Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Flaming Pig Black Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Craigellachie
£43
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Flaming Pig
★ 5.00
£40
| Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) | Flaming Pig Black Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Flaming Pig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £43.01 | £40.24 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Quick verdict
Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Flaming Pig Black Cask is better value at £40 vs £43.
For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.01 vs £40.24)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 9 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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.
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
Only Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Only Flaming Pig Black Cask
Where to buy
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange