Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter vs An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten

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

Smögen 4 Year Old French QuarterAn Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten
DistillerySmögenSvenska Eldvatten
Region
CountrySwedenSweden
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.1%56.8%
Age4 yr7 yr
Price£88.05£109.27
Rating5.00/5

Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value57/100

An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is better value at £88 vs £109.

For beginners: Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).

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 £109.27)

Cons

  • High ABV (61.1%) — may need water

An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (7 vs 4 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£109.27 vs £88.05)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy An?

An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten 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

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter

ToastedFresh FruitNew WoodVanilla

Only An Islay Kildalton Distillery 7 Year Old 2007 (cask SE035) - Svenska Eldvatten

MedicinalLeatheryOily

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