Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Old Perth Number 1 Release
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie
£32
Old Perth Number 1 Release
Old Perth
★ 5.00
£28
| Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Old Perth Number 1 Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Old Perth |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £31.73 | £27.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Old Perth Number 1 Release
Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Old Perth Number 1 Release
Quick verdict
Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £32.
For beginners: Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£31.73 vs £27.99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Old Perth Number 1 Release
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£27.99 vs £31.73)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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 Old?
Old Perth Number 1 Release 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 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
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