Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory) vs Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory)
Strathmill
£48
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathdearn
★ 5.00
£45
| Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory) | Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | Strathdearn |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 58.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £47.75 | £44.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £48.
For beginners: Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.75 vs £44.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £47.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory) 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 Strathdearn?
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 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 Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory)
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