Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
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
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Shinshu
£165
| Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Shinshu |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.6% | 58.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | NAS |
| Price | £217.95 | £165.26 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) is better value at £165 vs £218.
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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£217.95 vs £165.26)
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Pros
- +More affordable (£165.26 vs £217.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −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 Mars?
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) 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
Only Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)