Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky vs Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky
Blair Athol
£8
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
★ 4.22
£5
| Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky | Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | The Character of Islay Whisky Company |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £7.5 | £5.33 |
| Rating | — | 4.22/5 |
Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Quick verdict
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (4.22 vs 0.00).
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is better value at £5 vs £8.
For beginners: Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£7.5 vs £5.33)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
- +More affordable (£5.33 vs £7.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Aerolite?
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky
Only Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company