Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock vs Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock
Arran
£699
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Girvan
★ 5.00
£595
| Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock | Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | Girvan |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £699 | £595 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Quick verdict
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is better value at £595 vs £699.
For beginners: Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 vs £595)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£595 vs £699)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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