Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail vs Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured
Arran
£110
| Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Arran |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.2% |
| Age | 30 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £87.07 | £110 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is better value at £87 vs £110.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£87.07 vs £110)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£110 vs £87.07)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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Only Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Only Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured