Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) vs Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryPenderynGlentauchers
RegionSpeyside
CountryWalesScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£54.9£49.22
Rating5.00/5

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

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

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £49 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 £49.22)

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.22 vs £54.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Old Wood

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