Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Aberfeldy
★ 4.00
£100
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Ardmore
★ 4.00
£64
| Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | Ardmore |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 52.4% |
| Age | 7 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £63.76 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £64 vs £100.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £63.76)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£63.76 vs £99.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)