Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) vs Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

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

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryPenderynAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryWalesScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%45.5%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£54.9£49.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

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

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) 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

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.9 vs £49.95)

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £54.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) 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 Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Fresh Fruit

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