Doorly's 3 Year Old White Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Doorly's 3 Year Old White Rum Single Traditional Blended RumArdlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryDoorly'sArdmore
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%58.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£32.95£44.95
Rating5.00/5

Doorly's 3 Year Old White Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Doorly's 3 Year Old White Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Doorly's 3 Year Old White Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £33 vs £45.

For beginners: Doorly's 3 Year Old White Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Doorly's 3 Year Old White Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.95 vs £44.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £32.95)

Who should buy Doorly's?

Doorly's 3 Year Old White Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Ardlair?

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Doorly's 3 Year Old White Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

VanillaYeasty

Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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