Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathdearn
★ 5.00
£45
Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory)
Strathmill
£48
| Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathdearn | Strathmill |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 57.1% |
| Age | 7 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £47.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £48.
For beginners: Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £47.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.75 vs £44.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Strathdearn?
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory) 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 Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Strathmill 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #36 (Signatory)