Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky CompanyStrathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
DistilleryThe Character of Islay Whisky CompanyStrathmill
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.3%49.7%
Age33 yr33 yr
Price£399.95£290.67
Rating5.00/5

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value13/100

Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is better value at £291 vs £400.

For beginners: Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is more approachable (55/100 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£399.95 vs £290.67)

Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +More affordable (£290.67 vs £399.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Strathmill?

Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokeyMedicinal

Only Strathmill 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 2147) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SherriedLeatheryTobacco

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