Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

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

Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British)Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
DistilleryNorth BritishKilkerran
RegionLowlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV64.8%57.1%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£59.92£47.95
Rating5.00/5

Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £60.

For beginners: Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (64.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.92 vs £47.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £59.92)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Princess?

Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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

Only Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyCitricOily

Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyToasted

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