Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky vs 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
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
1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
1512 Spirits
★ 3.75
£7
| Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky | 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | 1512 Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Rye | |
| ABV | 40% | 47% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £7.5 | £7.21 |
| Rating | — | 3.75/5 |
Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky
1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky
1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
Quick verdict
1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is rated higher (3.75 vs 0.00).
1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is better value at £7 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 £7.21)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)
1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
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 1512?
1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) 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 Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky
Only 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)