Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Ardmore
£131
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Smögen
★ 5.00
£88
| Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Smögen |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.3% | 61.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £130.94 | £88.05 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Quick verdict
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is better value at £88 vs £131.
For beginners: Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 4 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130.94 vs £88.05)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.05 vs £130.94)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter 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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