Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Ciroc Red Berry Vodka

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

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Ciroc Red Berry Vodka
DistilleryArdmoreCiroc
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV58.9%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£44.95£33.75
Rating5.00/5

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Ciroc Red Berry Vodka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ciroc Red Berry Vodka

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ciroc Red Berry Vodka is better value at £34 vs £45.

For beginners: Ciroc Red Berry Vodka is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £33.75)

Ciroc Red Berry Vodka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.75 vs £44.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Ciroc?

Ciroc Red Berry Vodka suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Ciroc Red Berry Vodka

Cooked Fruit

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