Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Henstone Single Malt Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Ardmore
£40
Henstone Single Malt Whisky
Henstone
★ 4.91
£52
| Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Henstone Single Malt Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Henstone |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43.8% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.95 | £52.24 |
| Rating | — | 4.91/5 |
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Henstone Single Malt Whisky
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Henstone Single Malt Whisky
Quick verdict
Henstone Single Malt Whisky is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £40 vs £52.
For beginners: Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £52.24)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
Henstone Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.24 vs £39.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Henstone?
Henstone Single Malt Whisky 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
Only Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Only Henstone Single Malt Whisky