Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19521) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19521) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Cragganmore
£262
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£200
| Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19521) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Glenturret |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 47.7% |
| Age | 26 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £261.99 | £199.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19521) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19521) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £262.
For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19521) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£261.99 vs £199.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £261.99)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19521) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 Glenturret?
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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