Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 809) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 809) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Paul John
★ 5.00
£148
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
★ 5.00
£100
| Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 809) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Paul John | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 54.7% |
| Age | 6 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £147.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 809) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 809) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Quick verdict
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is better value at £100 vs £148.
For beginners: Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 809) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£147.95 vs £99.95)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £147.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Paul?
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 809) - 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 Seaweed?
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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
Only Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 809) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)