Old Perth The Original vs Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Old Perth The OriginalArdmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryOld PerthArdmore
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£35.95£29.2
Rating4.88/5

Old Perth The Original

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Old Perth The Original

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth The Original is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).

Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £29 vs £36.

For beginners: Old Perth The Original is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Old Perth The Original

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.95 vs £29.2)

Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.2 vs £35.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth The Original suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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

Only Old Perth The Original

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolateToasted

Only Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaNuttyOily

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