Glen Ord 11 Year Old 1998 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 1998 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
DistilleryGlen OrdTullamore D.E.W.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.2%55%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£43.95£45.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 1998 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £46.

For beginners: Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £45.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

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

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£45.95 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 Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

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

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SherriedCooked Fruit

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