Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Auchentoshan
£328
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Midleton
★ 5.00
£300
| Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Midleton |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 55.6% | 58.2% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £328 | £300 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Quick verdict
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is better value at £300 vs £328.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£328 vs £300)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£300 vs £328)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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