Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Carsebridge
★ 5.00
£230
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Tullibardine
★ 5.00
£155
| Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Tullibardine 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Tullibardine |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 43% |
| Age | 40 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £229.57 | £155 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £230.
For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£229.57 vs £155)
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£155 vs £229.57)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - 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 Lowland character.
Who should buy Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old