Dunville's 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey vs Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Dunville's 1808 Blended Irish WhiskeyStrathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryDunville'sStrathdearn
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%58.2%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£34.25£44.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Dunville's 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Dunville's 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Dunville's 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £34 vs £45.

For beginners: Dunville's 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Dunville's 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.25 vs £44.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £34.25)

Who should buy Dunville's?

Dunville's 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Strathdearn?

Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

HoneyFresh FruitVanilla

Only Dunville's 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey

Yeasty

Only Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractToasted

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