Compass Box The Circle vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Compass Box The Circle | Tullibardine 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Tullibardine |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £119.9 | £155 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box The Circle
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Compass Box The Circle
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Compass Box The Circle is better value at £120 vs £155.
For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Compass Box The Circle
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.9 vs £155)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£155 vs £119.9)
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box The Circle suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Compass Box The Circle
Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

