Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Box 2nd Step Collection 02
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
Box 2nd Step Collection 02
Box
£71
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Box 2nd Step Collection 02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Box |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 51.2% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £44.95 | £70.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Box 2nd Step Collection 02
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Box 2nd Step Collection 02
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £71.
For beginners: Box 2nd Step Collection 02 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £70.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Box 2nd Step Collection 02
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£70.99 vs £44.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Box?
Box 2nd Step Collection 02 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Box 2nd Step Collection 02