Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Aberlour
£80
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
| Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Strathisla |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £79.71 | £87.07 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £80 vs £87.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.71 vs £87.07)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£87.07 vs £79.71)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Where to buy
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange