Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & RuddTullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryFiley BayTullibardine
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.6%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£125£155
Rating5.00/5

Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £125 vs £155.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +More affordable (£125 vs £155)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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 (£155 vs £125)

Who should buy Spirit?

Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

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