Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Chocolate Rum, 70cl vs Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Chocolate Rum, 70cl
Abingdon Distillery
£35
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
| Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Chocolate Rum, 70cl | Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Abingdon Distillery | Ardmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 58.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £35 | £44.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Chocolate Rum, 70cl
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Chocolate Rum, 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).
Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Chocolate Rum, 70cl is better value at £35 vs £45.
For beginners: Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Chocolate Rum, 70cl is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Chocolate Rum, 70cl
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35 vs £44.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £35)
Who should buy Abingdon?
Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Chocolate Rum, 70cl 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.
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
Only Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Chocolate Rum, 70cl
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)