After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne) vs The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneGlenDronach
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%53.2%
Age29 yr22 yr
Price£179.95£210
Rating5.00/5

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value24/100

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne) is better value at £180 vs £210.

For beginners: After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£179.95 vs £210)
  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 22 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£210 vs £179.95)

Who should buy After?

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy The?

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) 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

Dried FruitHoneyToasted

Only After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

Old WoodMalt Extract

Only The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

SherriedChocolate

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