Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1993 (casks 759+766) - (Signatory) vs Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

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

Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1993 (casks 759+766) - (Signatory)Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
DistilleryBladnochPenderyn
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandWales
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£46.49£54.9
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1993 (casks 759+766) - (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

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

Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1993 (casks 759+766) - (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1993 (casks 759+766) - (Signatory) is better value at £46 vs £55.

For beginners: Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1993 (casks 759+766) - (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1993 (casks 759+766) - (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.49 vs £54.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.9 vs £46.49)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1993 (casks 759+766) - (Signatory) 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 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1993 (casks 759+766) - (Signatory)

Fresh FruitHay-like

Only Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

HoneyToasted

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