Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 127) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 127) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
DistilleryCraigellachieTyrconnell
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.9%46%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£62£67.63
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 127) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) is better value at £62 vs £68.

For beginners: Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More affordable (£62 vs £67.63)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.63 vs £62)

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 Tyrconnell?

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNutty

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

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Where to buy

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

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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