Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) vs Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

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

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
DistilleryAultmorePenderyn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandWales
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.5%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£49.95£54.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

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Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £55.

For beginners: Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £54.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.9 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Penderyn?

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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