The Glover 6 Year Old (Adelphi) vs Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

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

The Glover 6 Year Old (Adelphi)Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
DistilleryAdelphiCardhu
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV57.6%56%
Age6 yr11 yr
Price£135£83.9
Rating5.00/5

The Glover 6 Year Old (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value60/100

The Glover 6 Year Old (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £135.

For beginners: Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

The Glover 6 Year Old (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£135 vs £83.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£83.9 vs £135)

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water

Who should buy The?

The Glover 6 Year Old (Adelphi) 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 Cardhu?

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only The Glover 6 Year Old (Adelphi)

Nutty

Only Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

Malt ExtractNew Wood

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