Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) vs Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Adelphi
£140
| Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Adelphi |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 58% |
| Age | 15 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £112.5 | £140.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
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 £140.
For beginners: Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is more approachable (40/100 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
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£140.02 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Dufftown?
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) 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
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Only Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)