Ardmore 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 707918) - The Single Malts of Scotland vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 707918) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Ardmore
£55
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Ardmore 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 707918) - The Single Malts of Scotland | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Kilkerran |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 57.1% |
| Age | 7 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £47.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 707918) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 707918) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £55.
For beginners: Ardmore 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 707918) - The Single Malts of Scotland is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 707918) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £47.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £54.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 707918) - 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 Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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
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