An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten vs Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten
Svenska Eldvatten
£109
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Smögen
★ 5.00
£88
| An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten | Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Svenska Eldvatten | Smögen |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Sweden | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.8% | 61.1% |
| Age | 7 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £109.27 | £88.05 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Quick verdict
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is better value at £88 vs £109.
For beginners: Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).
An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (7 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.27 vs £88.05)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.05 vs £109.27)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
Who should buy An?
An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten 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 Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter 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
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