Inverarity Ancestral 14 Year Old vs Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes

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

Inverarity Ancestral 14 Year OldTempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes
DistilleryBalmenachTempus Fugit
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£34.95£26.95
Rating4.50/5

Inverarity Ancestral 14 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes

Smoke0/100
Sweetness20/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Inverarity Ancestral 14 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inverarity Ancestral 14 Year Old is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).

Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes is better value at £27 vs £35.

For beginners: Inverarity Ancestral 14 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Inverarity Ancestral 14 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.5/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £26.95)

Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £34.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.5)

Who should buy Inverarity?

Inverarity Ancestral 14 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Tempus?

Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fragant

Only Inverarity Ancestral 14 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedDried Fruit

Explore more