Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition vs The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

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

Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee EditionThe GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
DistilleryArdbegGlenDronach
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.4%53.2%
Age13 yr22 yr
Price£299£210
Rating5.00/5

Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

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

Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition

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).

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is better value at £210 vs £299.

For beginners: Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 vs £210)
  • 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 affordable (£210 vs £299)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition 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 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 Fruit

Only Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition

SmokeyYeastyMedicinal

Only The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

SherriedChocolateHoneyToasted

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