Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle vs Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle | Glen Garioch 8 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edinburgh | Glen Garioch |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £14.95 | £19.55 |
| Rating | — | 4.67/5 |
Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle is better value at £15 vs £20.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 8 Year Old is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£14.95 vs £19.55)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£19.55 vs £14.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Edinburgh?
Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle
Only Glen Garioch 8 Year Old