Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar vs Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar
Blair Athol
£51
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Penderyn
★ 5.00
£55
| Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar | Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Penderyn |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Wales |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.4% | 46% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £50.95 | £54.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Quick verdict
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar is better value at £51 vs £55.
For beginners: Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar
Pros
- +More affordable (£50.95 vs £54.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −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 £50.95)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
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