Ardbeg 21 Year Old vs Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£599
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Glenmorangie
£965
| Ardbeg 21 Year Old | Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £599 | £964.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Quick verdict
Ardbeg 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardbeg 21 Year Old is better value at £599 vs £965.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£599 vs £964.5)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£964.5 vs £599)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 21 Year Old 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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Only Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Where to buy
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange