Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl vs Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70clStrathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryHawkridge DistillersStrathdearn
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%58.2%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£36.7£44.95
Rating5.00/5

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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Quick verdict

Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl is better value at £37 vs £45.

For beginners: Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.7 vs £44.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £36.7)

Who should buy Hawkridge?

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Strathdearn?

Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

Fragant

Only Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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