Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland vs Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

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

Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of ScotlandAberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish
DistilleryGlenkinchieAberfeldy
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.7%43%
Age13 yr15 yr
Price£78.5£63.29
Rating5.00/5

Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish is better value at £63 vs £79.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£78.5 vs £63.29)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£63.29 vs £78.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Lowland?

Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland 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 Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyFresh FruitToasted

Only Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

Cooked FruitVanilla

Where to buy

Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

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