Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask
DistilleryArdmoreHyde
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr10 yr
Price£42.41£56.09
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value89/100

Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 vs £56.

For beginners: Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£42.41 vs £56.09)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.09 vs £42.41)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - 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 Hyde?

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask 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

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyMalt Extract

Only Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Cooked FruitHoney

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