Meikle Tòir The Sherry One vs Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304100 & 304104) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Meikle Tòir The Sherry OneKnockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304100 & 304104) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryGlenAllachieKnockando
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
Age5 yr13 yr
Price£43£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304100 & 304104) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304100 & 304104) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304100 & 304104) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £35 vs £43.

For beginners: Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304100 & 304104) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

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 (£43 vs £34.95)

Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304100 & 304104) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £43)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Meikle?

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Knockando?

Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304100 & 304104) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

Toasted

Only Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokeySherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304100 & 304104) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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