Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage
Aultmore
★ 4.00
£35
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Tullamore D.E.W.
★ 5.00
£46
| Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage | Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Tullamore D.E.W. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 55% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £34.95 | £45.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Quick verdict
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage is better value at £35 vs £46.
For beginners: Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £45.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£45.95 vs £34.95)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Tullamore?
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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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