Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) vs Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) (53.1%)

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

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) (53.1%)
DistilleryPenderynTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryWalesScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%53.1%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£54.9£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) (53.1%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) (53.1%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) (53.1%) is better value at £50 vs £55.

For beginners: Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.9 vs £49.95)

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) (53.1%)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £54.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) (53.1%) 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) (53.1%)

Fresh Fruit

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