Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish) vs The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Amrut
★ 5.00
£59
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£73
| Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish) | The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Amrut | GlenDronach |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.8% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 19 yr |
| Price | £59.27 | £72.58 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish) is better value at £59 vs £73.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£59.27 vs £72.58)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£72.58 vs £59.27)
Who should buy Amrut?
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish) 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 The?
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish 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 Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Only The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
Where to buy
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange