Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) vs Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Penderyn
★ 5.00
£55
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ardmore
£42
| Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) | Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Penderyn | Ardmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Wales | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £54.9 | £42.41 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 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 £42.41)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£42.41 vs £54.9)
Cons
- −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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Only Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)