Ardmore 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 800975 & 800983) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Minor Case Straight Rye

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

Ardmore 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 800975 & 800983) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Minor Case Straight Rye
DistilleryArdmoreLimestone Branch
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%45%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£47.44£58.5
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 800975 & 800983) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Minor Case Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value85/100

Ardmore 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 800975 & 800983) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Minor Case Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Minor Case Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ardmore 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 800975 & 800983) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £59.

For beginners: Minor Case Straight Rye is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Ardmore 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 800975 & 800983) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£47.44 vs £58.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Minor Case Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.5 vs £47.44)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 800975 & 800983) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Minor?

Minor Case Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Only Ardmore 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 800975 & 800983) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokeyOilyMalt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Minor Case Straight Rye

SherriedNuttyDried Fruit

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