Strathmill 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 802554) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 802554) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Strathmill
£121
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
| Strathmill 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 802554) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | WhistlePig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 55.9% | 43% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £121 | £124 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 802554) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Strathmill 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 802554) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 802554) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £121 vs £124.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 802554) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£121 vs £124)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124 vs £121)
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 802554) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Strathmill 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 802554) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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