Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky vs The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

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

Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland WhiskyThe Glenrothes 12 Year Old
DistilleryBlair AtholGlenrothes
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£7.5£5.3
Rating3.78/5

Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is better value at £5 vs £8.

For beginners: Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£7.5 vs £5.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£5.3 vs £7.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky 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 Glenrothes 12 Year Old 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

ToastedNutty

Only Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky

Cooked FruitSherriedHoney

Only The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Old WoodMalt Extract

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