Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Auchroisk
★ 4.00
£50
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Tullamore D.E.W.
★ 5.00
£46
| Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits | Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Tullamore D.E.W. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 56.3% | 55% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £45.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Quick verdict
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is better value at £46 vs £50.
For beginners: Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £45.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £49.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits 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 Tullamore?
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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
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