Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1 vs Tullibardine 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1
Waterford Distillery
★ 5.00
£71
Tullibardine 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tullibardine
★ 5.00
£53
| Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1 | Tullibardine 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Waterford Distillery | Tullibardine |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 47.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £70.94 | £52.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1
Tullibardine 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1
Tullibardine 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Tullibardine 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £53 vs £71.
For beginners: Tullibardine 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£70.94 vs £52.95)
Tullibardine 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£52.95 vs £70.94)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Waterford?
Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1
Only Tullibardine 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)