Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l
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
Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l
Grant's
★ 2.80
£40
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Grant's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 58.9% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £44.95 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.80/5 |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.80).
Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l is better value at £40 vs £45.
For beginners: Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £39.95)
Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £44.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (2.8 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 Grant's?
Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l 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
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