Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old vs Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

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

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year OldMeikle Tòir The Sherry One
DistilleryArdbegGlenAllachie
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.4%48%
Age5 yr5 yr
Price£33.95£43
Rating4.08/55.00/5

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.08).

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old is better value at £34 vs £43.

For beginners: Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£33.95 vs £43)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£43 vs £33.95)

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Meikle?

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyToasted

Only Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old

MedicinalOily

Only Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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