Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured vs Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Bowmore
★ 3.11
£90
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Smögen
★ 5.00
£88
| Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured | Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Smögen |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 61.1% |
| Age | 9 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £89.99 | £88.05 |
| Rating | 3.11/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Quick verdict
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.11).
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is better value at £88 vs £90.
For beginners: Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.99 vs £88.05)
- −Lower community rating (3.1 vs 5.0)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.05 vs £89.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Only Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Where to buy
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange