Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured vs Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Bowmore
★ 3.11
£90
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Penderyn
★ 5.00
£55
| Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured | Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Penderyn |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Wales |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £89.99 | £54.9 |
| Rating | 3.11/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Quick verdict
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.11).
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is better value at £55 vs £90.
For beginners: Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.99 vs £54.9)
- −Lower community rating (3.1 vs 5.0)
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£54.9 vs £89.99)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Penderyn?
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) 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
Only Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Only Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Where to buy
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange