Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Ardmore
£44

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
J.G Thomson & Co.
★ 5.00
£40
| Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | J.G Thomson & Co. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £43.95 | £39.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Quick verdict
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is better value at £40 vs £44.
For beginners: J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.95 vs £39.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£39.9 vs £43.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy J.G.?
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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