Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£1299
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Nikka
£999
| Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) | Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Nikka |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | 40 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1299 | £999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Quick verdict
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary is better value at £999 vs £1299.
For beginners: Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1299 vs £999)
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Pros
- +More affordable (£999 vs £1299)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Taketsuru?
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary