Matetic Corralillo Carmenere 2024 vs The Speyside 12 Year Old

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

Matetic Corralillo Carmenere 2024The Speyside 12 Year Old
DistilleryMateticSpeyside
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£20.5£28.67
Rating4.93/5

Matetic Corralillo Carmenere 2024

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Speyside 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Matetic Corralillo Carmenere 2024

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Speyside 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Speyside 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.93 vs 0.00).

Matetic Corralillo Carmenere 2024 is better value at £21 vs £29.

For beginners: Matetic Corralillo Carmenere 2024 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Matetic Corralillo Carmenere 2024

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.5 vs £28.67)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

The Speyside 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.67 vs £20.5)

Who should buy Matetic?

Matetic Corralillo Carmenere 2024 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy The?

The Speyside 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Matetic Corralillo Carmenere 2024

Cooked FruitTobacco

Only The Speyside 12 Year Old

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

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