Kinclaith 35 Year Old 1969 (Signatory) vs Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Kinclaith 35 Year Old 1969 (Signatory) | Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kinclaith | Ardbeg |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 55.1% |
| Age | 35 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £2500 | £1999 |
| Rating | — | 2.71/5 |
Kinclaith 35 Year Old 1969 (Signatory)
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Kinclaith 35 Year Old 1969 (Signatory)
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Quick verdict
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 is rated higher (2.71 vs 0.00).
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 is better value at £1999 vs £2500.
For beginners: Kinclaith 35 Year Old 1969 (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Kinclaith 35 Year Old 1969 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£2500 vs £1999)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 2.7)
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (2.7/5)
- +More affordable (£1999 vs £2500)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Kinclaith?
Kinclaith 35 Year Old 1969 (Signatory) 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 Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 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
Only Kinclaith 35 Year Old 1969 (Signatory)
Only Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011