The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish vs Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£73
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Aultmore
£109
| The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish | Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenDronach | Aultmore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.3% |
| Age | 19 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £72.58 | £108.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish is better value at £73 vs £109.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£108.95 vs £72.58)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy The?
The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish 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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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