Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter vs Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Locke's
★ 5.00
£50
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Craigellachie
£43
| Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter | Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Locke's | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £50.45 | £42.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Quick verdict
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) is better value at £43 vs £50.
For beginners: Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.45 vs £42.83)
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.83 vs £50.45)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Locke's?
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)