Orkney Islands 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Orkney Islands 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Berry Bros. & Rudd
£110
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Smögen
★ 5.00
£88
| Orkney Islands 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Berry Bros. & Rudd | Smögen |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 61.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £109.5 | £88.05 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Orkney Islands 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Orkney Islands 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Quick verdict
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is better value at £88 vs £110.
For beginners: Orkney Islands 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Orkney Islands 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.5 vs £88.05)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.05 vs £109.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Orkney?
Orkney Islands 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17) - Coasts & Shores (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 Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter 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
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