Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage vs Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year MarriageMaster of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
DistilleryColonel EH TaylorMaster of Malt
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50%43%
Age18 yr40 yr
Price£250£286.95
Rating5.00/5

Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage is better value at £250 vs £287.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage

Pros

  • +More affordable (£250 vs £286.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£286.95 vs £250)

Who should buy Colonel?

Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) 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

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage

VanillaNew WoodNutty

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Dried FruitOld WoodSherried

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