Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£400
Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Strathmill
£291
| Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Strathmill |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 49.7% |
| Age | 33 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £290.67 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Quick verdict
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is better value at £291 vs £400.
For beginners: Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399.95 vs £290.67)
Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pros
- +More affordable (£290.67 vs £399.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Fiona?
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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