Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old vs Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year OldUnnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryCaisteal ChamuisSignatory
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£53.95£46.24
Rating5.00/5

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value93/100

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £46 vs £54.

For beginners: Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.95 vs £46.24)

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£46.24 vs £53.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Caisteal?

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy Unnamed?

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

Dried FruitSherriedNutty

Only Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Hay-likeLeafyMalt Extract

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