Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) vs Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
Bladnoch
£163
| Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Bladnoch |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 46.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £112.5 | £162.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £163.
For beginners: Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£162.9 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Only Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)