Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Bowmore
★ 5.00
£52
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Bowmore |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 43% |
| Age | 13 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £51.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £52.
For beginners: Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £51.94)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£51.94 vs £44.95)
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses