Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6 vs Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
DistillerySmögenDewar's
RegionOther Scotch
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV62.4%40%
Age7 yr25 yr
Price£149.95£201.99
Rating5.00/5

Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value25/100

Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6 is better value at £150 vs £202.

For beginners: Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £201.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

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 (£201.99 vs £149.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Smögen?

Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6 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 Dewar's?

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature 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

Vanilla

Only Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6

SmokeyOilyToastedMalt Extract

Only Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Old WoodSherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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