The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Tullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryTullibardine
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV54.5%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£121.74£155
Rating5.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £122 vs £155.

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£121.74 vs £155)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — 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 £121.74)

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (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

Malt Extract

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Fresh FruitYeastyVegetative

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

HoneyVanillaToastedNutty

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