Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky vs The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
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
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Glenrothes
★ 3.78
£5
| Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky | The Glenrothes 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Glenrothes |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £7.5 | £5.3 |
| Rating | — | 3.78/5 |
Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old 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 £5.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
- +More affordable (£5.3 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 The?
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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