Ciroc Red Berry Vodka vs Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Ciroc Red Berry VodkaArdlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryCirocArdmore
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%58.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£33.75£44.95
Rating5.00/5

Ciroc Red Berry Vodka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Ciroc Red Berry Vodka

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ciroc Red Berry Vodka is better value at £34 vs £45.

For beginners: Ciroc Red Berry Vodka is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ciroc Red Berry Vodka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.75 vs £44.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 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 (58.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £33.75)

Who should buy Ciroc?

Ciroc Red Berry Vodka suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Ardlair?

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Ciroc Red Berry Vodka

Cooked Fruit

Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractToasted

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