Fettercairn 12 Year Old vs Westland Core Range Collection (3 x 20cl)

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

Fettercairn 12 Year OldWestland Core Range Collection (3 x 20cl)
DistilleryFettercairnWestland
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£47.95£66.46
Rating4.23/5

Fettercairn 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value88/100

Westland Core Range Collection (3 x 20cl)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Fettercairn 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Westland Core Range Collection (3 x 20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fettercairn 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.23 vs 0.00).

Fettercairn 12 Year Old is better value at £48 vs £66.

For beginners: Fettercairn 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £66.46)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Westland Core Range Collection (3 x 20cl)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.46 vs £47.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Westland?

Westland Core Range Collection (3 x 20cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Fettercairn 12 Year Old

Fresh FruitFragantCitric

Only Westland Core Range Collection (3 x 20cl)

SmokeySherriedVanillaToastedMalt Extract

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