Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl vs Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Aultmore
£19
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Black Bottle
★ 4.92
£26
| Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl | Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Black Bottle |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 46.3% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £18.65 | £25.9 |
| Rating | — | 4.92/5 |
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Quick verdict
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series is rated higher (4.92 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl is better value at £19 vs £26.
For beginners: Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£18.65 vs £25.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£25.9 vs £18.65)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl 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 Black?
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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