Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£60
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Blair Athol
★ 5.00
£73
| Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Blair Athol |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.7% | 58.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Quick verdict
Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £60 vs £73.
For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £72.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £59.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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