Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) vs Tullibardine 11 Year Old 2013 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
Tullibardine 11 Year Old 2013 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Tullibardine
£85
| Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | Tullibardine 11 Year Old 2013 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Tullibardine |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 53% |
| Age | 15 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £112.5 | £84.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Tullibardine 11 Year Old 2013 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Tullibardine 11 Year Old 2013 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tullibardine 11 Year Old 2013 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £85 vs £113.
For beginners: Tullibardine 11 Year Old 2013 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£112.5 vs £84.95)
Tullibardine 11 Year Old 2013 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£84.95 vs £112.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 11 Year Old 2013 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Only Tullibardine 11 Year Old 2013 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)