Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 0547) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 0547) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Auchroisk
★ 4.00
£70
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
| Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 0547) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Ardmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £70.44 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 0547) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 0547) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £70.
For beginners: Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 0547) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 0547) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£70.44 vs £44.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 affordable (£44.95 vs £70.44)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 0547) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 0547) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)