Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - SignatoryMasthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryAultmoreCopper Rivet Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%56.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£34.72£47.3
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.72 vs £47.3)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.3 vs £34.72)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyHay-likeGreen-House

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