The Scalasaig Island Hopper vs Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

The Scalasaig Island HopperArdmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThe ScalasaigArdmore
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.5%46%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£48.25£38.59
Rating5.00/5

The Scalasaig Island Hopper

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Scalasaig Island Hopper

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Scalasaig Island Hopper is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £39 vs £48.

For beginners: Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

The Scalasaig Island Hopper

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 (£48.25 vs £38.59)

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£38.59 vs £48.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Scalasaig Island Hopper 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 Ardmore?

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only The Scalasaig Island Hopper

SherriedDried FruitOilyMedicinal

Only Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

ToastedMalt ExtractNew Wood

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