Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ardmore
£39
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
The Scalasaig
★ 5.00
£48
| Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | The Scalasaig Island Hopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | The Scalasaig |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46.5% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £38.59 | £48.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Quick verdict
The Scalasaig Island Hopper is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £39 vs £48.
For beginners: Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£38.59 vs £48.25)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.25 vs £38.59)
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 The?
The Scalasaig Island Hopper 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
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