Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryGlenrothesCopper Rivet Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.4%56.2%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£59.95£47.3
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value83/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £60.

For beginners: Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £47.3)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.3 vs £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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

Only Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedHoneyToastedDried FruitVanilla

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

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