Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) vs The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1

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

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1
DistilleryPenderynThe Three Drinkers
Region
CountryWalesScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%45%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£54.9£39.95
Rating5.00/54.89/5

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

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

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.89).

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1 is better value at £40 vs £55.

For beginners: The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.9 vs £39.95)

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £54.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 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 Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Explore more