Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask) vs Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Balblair
£99
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Amrut
★ 5.00
£89
| Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask) | Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Amrut |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 57.1% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £98.5 | £88.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 vs £99.
For beginners: Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£98.5 vs £88.99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.99 vs £98.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask) 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 Amrut?
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Where to buy
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange