Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original vs Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original
Glenmorangie
★ 4.03
£34
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
| Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original | Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Ardmore |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 58.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £33.99 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 4.03/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.03).
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original is better value at £34 vs £45.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.99 vs £44.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £33.99)
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)