Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured vs Saint James 2010 / 12 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

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

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask MaturedSaint James 2010 / 12 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
DistilleryAmrutSaint James
Region
CountryIndiaUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV57.1%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£88.99£140
Rating5.00/5

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value56/100

Saint James 2010 / 12 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Saint James 2010 / 12 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £140.

For beginners: Saint James 2010 / 12 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 is more approachable (70/100 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 £140)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Saint James 2010 / 12 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£140 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 Saint?

Saint James 2010 / 12 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Sherried

Only Saint James 2010 / 12 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

Fresh FruitToasted

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