Amrut Naarangi vs Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2002 Vintage)

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

Amrut NaarangiBalvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2002 Vintage)
DistilleryAmrutBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%48.3%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£129.99£150
Rating4.60/53.25/5

Amrut Naarangi

Smoke0/100
Sweetness62/100
Beginner55/100
Value35/100

Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2002 Vintage)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner45/100
Value22/100

Amrut Naarangi

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2002 Vintage)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Naarangi is rated higher (4.60 vs 3.25).

Amrut Naarangi is better value at £130 vs £150.

For beginners: Amrut Naarangi is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Amrut Naarangi

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
  • +More affordable (£129.99 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2002 Vintage)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £129.99)
  • Lower community rating (3.3 vs 4.6)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Naarangi suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Balvenie?

Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2002 Vintage) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Amrut Naarangi

CitricSherriedFresh FruitHoney

Only Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2002 Vintage)

SmokeyToastedMalt ExtractOld WoodDried Fruit

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