Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 vs Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£290

Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance
Bruichladdich
£210
| Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 | Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 47.4% |
| Age | 25 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £289.95 | £209.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance is better value at £210 vs £290.
For beginners: Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£289.95 vs £209.95)
Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£209.95 vs £289.95)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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