Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask
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
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£67
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 55% |
| Age | 13 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £66.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask
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 £67.
For beginners: Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask 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 £66.84)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£66.84 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 Ballechin?
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask 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 Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask