Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight vs Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£62
Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Murray McDavid
£44
| Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight | Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Murray McDavid |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 50% |
| Age | 8 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £61.5 | £44.48 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is better value at £44 vs £62.
For beginners: Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
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 (£61.5 vs £44.48)
Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£44.48 vs £61.5)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight 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 Rìgh?
Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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Only Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
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