Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s vs Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Barton Brands
★ 5.00
£180
Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Smögen
£221
| Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s | Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Barton Brands | Smögen |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Sweden |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £180 | £221 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is better value at £180 vs £221.
For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£221 vs £180)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Barton's?
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s 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 Smögen?
Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
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