Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series vs Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

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

Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy SeriesAultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
DistilleryBlack BottleAultmore
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46.3%50%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£25.9£18.65
Rating4.92/5

Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series is rated higher (4.92 vs 0.00).

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl is better value at £19 vs £26.

For beginners: Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series

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 (£25.9 vs £18.65)

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£18.65 vs £25.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Who should buy Black?

Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedNuttyChocolate

Only Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series

Cooked FruitToasted

Only Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

Dried FruitTobacco

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