Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 307385 & 307386) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathdearn
★ 5.00
£45
Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 307385 & 307386) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Dailuaine
£42
| Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 307385 & 307386) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathdearn | Dailuaine |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 46% |
| Age | 7 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £41.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 307385 & 307386) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 307385 & 307386) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 307385 & 307386) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £45.
For beginners: Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 307385 & 307386) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £41.9)
Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 307385 & 307386) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.9 vs £44.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Strathdearn?
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
Who should buy Dailuaine?
Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 307385 & 307386) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 307385 & 307386) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)