The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Andre Jacquart Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2012

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1Andre Jacquart Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2012
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryAndre Jacquart
Region
CountryEnglandUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV46.3%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£95£145
Rating5.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

Andre Jacquart Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2012

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Andre Jacquart Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2012

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £145.

For beginners: Andre Jacquart Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2012 is more approachable (70/100 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 £145)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Andre Jacquart Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2012

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£145 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 Andre?

Andre Jacquart Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2012 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitToastedHoney

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

VegetativeYeasty

Only Andre Jacquart Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2012

Citric

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