Midleton 1995 (cask 1047) - Single Cask vs Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton 1995 (cask 1047) - Single Cask
Midleton
£899
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Bruichladdich
★ 4.31
£599
| Midleton 1995 (cask 1047) - Single Cask | Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 64% |
| Age | NAS | 5 yr |
| Price | £899 | £599 |
| Rating | — | 4.31/5 |
Midleton 1995 (cask 1047) - Single Cask
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Midleton 1995 (cask 1047) - Single Cask
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Quick verdict
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley is rated higher (4.31 vs 0.00).
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley is better value at £599 vs £899.
For beginners: Midleton 1995 (cask 1047) - Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Midleton 1995 (cask 1047) - Single Cask
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£899 vs £599)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.3/5)
- +More affordable (£599 vs £899)
Cons
- −High ABV (64%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton 1995 (cask 1047) - Single Cask 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 Octomore?
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley 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 Midleton 1995 (cask 1047) - Single Cask
Only Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley