Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's MaltThe Epicurean Glasgow Edition
DistilleryDailuaineThe Epicurean
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.6%58.6%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£48.9£47.89
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £49.

For beginners: Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£48.9 vs £47.89)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.89 vs £48.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedToasted

Only Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Dried FruitCooked FruitOld Wood

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokeyChocolate

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