Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 127) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) vs Flaming Pig Black Cask

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 127) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)Flaming Pig Black Cask
DistilleryCraigellachieFlaming Pig
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.9%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£62£40.24
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 127) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 127) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Flaming Pig Black Cask is better value at £40 vs £62.

For beginners: Flaming Pig Black Cask is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 127) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62 vs £40.24)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 127) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) 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 Flaming?

Flaming Pig Black Cask 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 127) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Malt ExtractNutty

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokeyChocolate

Where to buy

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 127) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Flaming Pig Black Cask

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