Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single CaskThe Epicurean Glasgow Edition
DistilleryLoch LomondThe Epicurean
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV60.2%58.6%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£77.39£47.89
Rating5.00/5

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £77.

For beginners: The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77.39 vs £47.89)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.89 vs £77.39)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Croftengea?

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask 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 The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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

Smokey

Only Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask

Medicinal

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

ToastedSherriedChocolate

Where to buy

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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