Glen Ord 11 Year Old 1998 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

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

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 1998 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
DistilleryGlen OrdPenderyn
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandWales
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.2%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£43.95£54.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 1998 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 1998 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 1998 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £55.

For beginners: Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 1998 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £54.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.9 vs £43.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 1998 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Penderyn?

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glen Ord 11 Year Old 1998 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old Wood

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