Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Woven Experience No.13

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

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Woven Experience No.13
DistilleryArdmoreWoven
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.9%47.1%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£44.95£63.94
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Woven Experience No.13

Smoke64/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Woven Experience No.13

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £64.

For beginners: Woven Experience No.13 is more approachable (65/100 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 £63.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Woven Experience No.13

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.94 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 Woven?

Woven Experience No.13 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)

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Woven Experience No.13

SherriedCooked FruitVanillaOilySmokey

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