Ardmore 12 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 12 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Ardmore
£46
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Locke's
★ 5.00
£50
| Ardmore 12 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Locke's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £46.19 | £50.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 12 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Ardmore 12 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Quick verdict
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 12 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £46 vs £50.
For beginners: Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 12 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£46.19 vs £50.45)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.45 vs £46.19)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 12 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (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 Locke's?
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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