Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

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

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky CompanyVieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s
DistilleryThe Character of Islay Whisky CompanyVieille Cure
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46.3%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£399.95£399
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

Smoke72/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s is better value at £399 vs £400.

For beginners: Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s 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 £399)

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £399.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Vieille?

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Medicinal

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

SmokeyOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

VegetativeHoney

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