Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Fettercairn
£136
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
| Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Cardhu |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 56% |
| Age | 28 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £136.38 | £83.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Quick verdict
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £136.
For beginners: Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£136.38 vs £83.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£83.9 vs £136.38)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 Cardhu?
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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.
Tasting notes
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