Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured vs Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Amrut
★ 5.00
£89
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Balblair
£99
| Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured | Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Amrut | Balblair |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £88.99 | £98.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Quick verdict
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 vs £99.
For beginners: Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.99 vs £98.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£98.5 vs £88.99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Amrut?
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured 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.
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask) 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
Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Only Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Where to buy
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange