Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask CM257) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) vs Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask CM257) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Craigellachie
£73
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
| Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask CM257) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) | Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Ardmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 58.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £73.37 | £44.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask CM257) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask CM257) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask CM257) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask CM257) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£73.37 vs £44.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £73.37)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask CM257) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) 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 Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask CM257) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask CM257) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange