Clonakilty Double Oak Finish vs Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

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

Clonakilty Double Oak FinishPenderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
DistilleryClonakiltyPenderyn
Region
CountryIrelandWales
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43.6%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£44.95£54.9
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Clonakilty Double Oak Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

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

Clonakilty Double Oak Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Clonakilty Double Oak Finish is better value at £45 vs £55.

For beginners: Clonakilty Double Oak Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Clonakilty Double Oak Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £54.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.9 vs £44.95)

Who should buy Clonakilty?

Clonakilty Double Oak Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Clonakilty Double Oak Finish

New WoodCooked Fruit

Only Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Malt Extract

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