Barbadillo Medium Amontillado vs The Claymore Blended Whisky

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

Barbadillo Medium AmontilladoThe Claymore Blended Whisky
DistilleryBarbadilloThe Claymore
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£14.75£17.68
Rating3.43/5

Barbadillo Medium Amontillado

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Claymore Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Barbadillo Medium Amontillado

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Claymore Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Claymore Blended Whisky is rated higher (3.43 vs 0.00).

Barbadillo Medium Amontillado is better value at £15 vs £18.

For beginners: Barbadillo Medium Amontillado is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Barbadillo Medium Amontillado

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£14.75 vs £17.68)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.4)

The Claymore Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.4/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£17.68 vs £14.75)

Who should buy Barbadillo?

Barbadillo Medium Amontillado suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy The?

The Claymore Blended Whisky 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

Nutty

Only Barbadillo Medium Amontillado

Sherried

Only The Claymore Blended Whisky

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

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