Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bunnahabhain
£468
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£299
| Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | GlenDronach |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.2% | 46% |
| Age | 35 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £467.83 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
Quick verdict
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish is better value at £299 vs £468.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£467.83 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £467.83)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 The?
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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