Forest Earl Grey Gin, 70cl vs Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Forest Earl Grey Gin, 70cl
Forest Distillery
£50
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
| Forest Earl Grey Gin, 70cl | Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Forest Distillery | Ardmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 58.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £49.99 | £44.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Forest Earl Grey Gin, 70cl
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Forest Earl Grey Gin, 70cl
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £50.
For beginners: Forest Earl Grey Gin, 70cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Forest Earl Grey Gin, 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.99 vs £44.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £49.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Forest?
Forest Earl Grey Gin, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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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