Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Glen Mhor 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 422) - Against the Grain
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£400
Glen Mhor 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 422) - Against the Grain
Glen Mhor
£395
| Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Glen Mhor 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 422) - Against the Grain | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Glen Mhor |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £395 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Glen Mhor 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 422) - Against the Grain
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Glen Mhor 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 422) - Against the Grain
Quick verdict
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Mhor 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 422) - Against the Grain is better value at £395 vs £400.
For beginners: Glen Mhor 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 422) - Against the Grain is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399.95 vs £395)
Glen Mhor 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 422) - Against the Grain
Pros
- +More affordable (£395 vs £399.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Fiona?
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Mhor 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 422) - Against the Grain 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
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Only Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
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