Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured vs Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection

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

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask MaturedGuyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection
DistilleryAmrutSingle Barrel Selection
Region
CountryIndiaUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV57.1%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£88.99£123
Rating5.00/5

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value56/100

Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 vs £123.

For beginners: Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£88.99 vs £123)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£123 vs £88.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured 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 Guyana?

Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection 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

Honey

Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SherriedVanillaMalt Extract

Only Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection

Fresh FruitChocolateNew Wood

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