Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey vs The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish

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

Malones Triple Cask Irish WhiskeyThe Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish
DistilleryMalonesThe Epicurean
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV42%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£39.95£38.83
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish is better value at £39 vs £40.

For beginners: Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £38.83)

The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.83 vs £39.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Malones?

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

VanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish

ChocolateNuttyCitric

Where to buy

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish

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