Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£299
Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Tamdhu
£296
| Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Tamdhu |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 50.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £299 | £296.44 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £296 vs £299.
For beginners: Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £296.44)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£296.44 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Only Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)