Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017 vs Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
DistilleryKilkerranBarton Brands
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60.3%43%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£225£180
Rating5.00/5

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value28/100

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is better value at £180 vs £225.

For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£225 vs £180)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017 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.

Who should buy Barton's?

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

Malt ExtractFresh FruitNew Wood

Only Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

ToastedTobaccoOily

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