Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) vs The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling)

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

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling)
DistilleryPenderynNaked Malt
Region
CountryWalesScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£54.9£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling) is better value at £50 vs £55.

For beginners: The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.9 vs £49.95)

The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £54.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Penderyn?

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy The?

The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

VanillaMalt Extract

Only The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling)

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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