Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) vs WhistlePig 15 Year Old

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

Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)WhistlePig 15 Year Old
DistilleryAuchentoshanWhistlePig
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV56.1%46%
Age23 yr15 yr
Price£209.99£229.99
Rating5.00/5

Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

WhistlePig 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value22/100

Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

WhistlePig 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

WhistlePig 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) is better value at £210 vs £230.

For beginners: WhistlePig 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£209.99 vs £229.99)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

WhistlePig 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£229.99 vs £209.99)

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy WhistlePig?

WhistlePig 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractHoneyCitric

Only WhistlePig 15 Year Old

ToastedNew WoodTobacco

Where to buy

Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)

WhistlePig 15 Year Old

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