Corn Whiskey 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Smirnoff Red Label Vodka / Bot.1970s / Unlabelled
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Corn Whiskey 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Heaven Hill
★ 4.00
£50
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka / Bot.1970s / Unlabelled
Smirnoff
£50
| Corn Whiskey 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Smirnoff Red Label Vodka / Bot.1970s / Unlabelled | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Heaven Hill | Smirnoff |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | United Kingdom |
| Type | Corn | |
| ABV | 64.9% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | — |
Corn Whiskey 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka / Bot.1970s / Unlabelled
Corn Whiskey 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka / Bot.1970s / Unlabelled
Quick verdict
Corn Whiskey 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (4.00 vs 0.00).
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka / Bot.1970s / Unlabelled is better value at £50 vs £50.
For beginners: Smirnoff Red Label Vodka / Bot.1970s / Unlabelled is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Corn Whiskey 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (64.9%) — may need water
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka / Bot.1970s / Unlabelled
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Corn?
Corn Whiskey 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
Who should buy Smirnoff?
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka / Bot.1970s / Unlabelled suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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Only Corn Whiskey 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Smirnoff Red Label Vodka / Bot.1970s / Unlabelled