Glendullan 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 308284, 310477 & 310480) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

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

Glendullan 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 308284, 310477 & 310480) - Small Batch (James Eadie)Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
DistilleryGlendullanLocke's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age9 yr8 yr
Price£41.94£50.45
Rating5.00/5

Glendullan 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 308284, 310477 & 310480) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value99/100

Glendullan 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 308284, 310477 & 310480) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glendullan 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 308284, 310477 & 310480) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £42 vs £50.

For beginners: Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glendullan 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 308284, 310477 & 310480) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.94 vs £50.45)
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.45 vs £41.94)

Who should buy Glendullan?

Glendullan 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 308284, 310477 & 310480) - Small Batch (James Eadie) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Locke's?

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

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