The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
The Oxford Artisan Distillery
★ 5.00
£95
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020)
GlenAllachie
£150
| The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 | GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Oxford Artisan Distillery | GlenAllachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 60.5% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020)
Quick verdict
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £150.
For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£95 vs £150)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy The?
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Who should buy GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020) 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 The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
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