Barr an Uisce Wicklow Rare vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Barr an Uisce Wicklow RareThe Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryBarr an UisceGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£39.95£48.42
Rating5.00/5

Barr an Uisce Wicklow Rare

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Barr an Uisce Wicklow Rare

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Barr an Uisce Wicklow Rare is better value at £40 vs £48.

For beginners: Barr an Uisce Wicklow Rare is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Barr an Uisce Wicklow Rare

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £48.42)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Barr?

Barr an Uisce Wicklow Rare 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.

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Barr an Uisce Wicklow Rare

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokeyHoney

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