2 Speysiders by a Stream 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

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

2 Speysiders by a Stream 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
DistilleryCarn MorGlenrothes
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age6 yr12 yr
Price£4.51£5.3
Rating3.78/5

2 Speysiders by a Stream 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

2 Speysiders by a Stream 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).

2 Speysiders by a Stream 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £5 vs £5.

For beginners: The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

2 Speysiders by a Stream 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4.51 vs £5.3)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.3 vs £4.51)

Who should buy 2?

2 Speysiders by a Stream 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy The?

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToastedNutty

Only 2 Speysiders by a Stream 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyVanilla

Only The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Old Wood

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