Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Garioch
★ 5.00
£92
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Talisker |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 57.3% |
| Age | 24 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £91.96 | £112.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £92 vs £113.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£91.96 vs £112.5)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£112.5 vs £91.96)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 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.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)