Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Talisker Port Ruighe / Port Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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
Talisker Port Ruighe / Port Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Talisker
£65
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Talisker Port Ruighe / Port Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Talisker |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 58.9% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £44.95 | £64.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Talisker Port Ruighe / Port Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Talisker Port Ruighe / Port Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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 £65.
For beginners: Talisker Port Ruighe / Port Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (80/100 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 £64.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Talisker Port Ruighe / Port Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£64.75 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 Talisker?
Talisker Port Ruighe / Port Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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 Talisker Port Ruighe / Port Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky