Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Flaming Pig
★ 5.00
£40
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Aberfeldy
£60
| Flaming Pig Black Cask | Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Flaming Pig | Aberfeldy |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 52.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £40.24 | £59.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Quick verdict
Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Flaming Pig Black Cask is better value at £40 vs £60.
For beginners: Flaming Pig Black Cask is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£59.95 vs £40.24)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Flaming?
Flaming Pig Black Cask 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.
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) 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
Both taste of
Only Flaming Pig Black Cask
Only Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Where to buy
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange