Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley vs Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits)

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

Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local BarleyArdmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits)
DistillerySpringbankArdmore
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.3%53.3%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£399£336.54
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner25/100
Value13/100

Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits) is better value at £337 vs £399.

For beginners: Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399 vs £336.54)

Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£336.54 vs £399)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley 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 Ardmore?

Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits) 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 Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley

MedicinalCooked Fruit

Only Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits)

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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