Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12795) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12795) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Clynelish
£68
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12795) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Clynelish |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 56.6% |
| Age | 13 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £68.09 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12795) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12795) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £68.
For beginners: Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12795) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
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 £68.09)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12795) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£68.09 vs £44.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12795) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12795) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)