Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) vs Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Auchentoshan
£59
Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Hinch
★ 5.00
£65
| Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) | Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Hinch |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 9 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £58.95 | £64.73 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) is better value at £59 vs £65.
For beginners: Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£58.95 vs £64.73)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£64.73 vs £58.95)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy Hinch?
Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Only Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange