Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Ardmore
£40

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Penderyn
★ 5.00
£55
| Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Penderyn |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Wales |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.95 | £54.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Quick verdict
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £40 vs £55.
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 £54.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£54.9 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 Penderyn?
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) 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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