Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
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
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Inver House
★ 4.20
£33
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Inver House |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 58.9% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £33.28 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.20/5 |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is better value at £33 vs £45.
For beginners: Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £33.28)
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.28 vs £44.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 Hankey?
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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