Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) vs Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Penderyn
★ 5.00
£55
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar
Blair Athol
£51
| Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) | Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Penderyn | Blair Athol |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Wales | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.4% |
| Age | NAS | 7 yr |
| Price | £54.9 | £50.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar
Quick verdict
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar is better value at £51 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 £50.95)
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar
Pros
- +More affordable (£50.95 vs £54.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar 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
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Only Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar