Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Edradour 19 Year Old 1999 (casks 814 & 815) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£218
Edradour 19 Year Old 1999 (casks 814 & 815) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Edradour
£250
| Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Edradour 19 Year Old 1999 (casks 814 & 815) - Bordeaux Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Edradour |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.6% | 56.2% |
| Age | 16 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £217.95 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Edradour 19 Year Old 1999 (casks 814 & 815) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Edradour 19 Year Old 1999 (casks 814 & 815) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £218 vs £250.
For beginners: Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£217.95 vs £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
Edradour 19 Year Old 1999 (casks 814 & 815) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £217.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 19 Year Old 1999 (casks 814 & 815) - Bordeaux Cask Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Edradour 19 Year Old 1999 (casks 814 & 815) - Bordeaux Cask Finish