Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) vs Knappogue Castle 1995
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Craigellachie
£43
Knappogue Castle 1995
Knappogue Castle
★ 5.00
£43
| Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) | Knappogue Castle 1995 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Knappogue Castle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £42.83 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Knappogue Castle 1995
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Knappogue Castle 1995
Quick verdict
Knappogue Castle 1995 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) is better value at £43 vs £43.
For beginners: Knappogue Castle 1995 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.83 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Knappogue Castle 1995
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 (£42.95 vs £42.83)
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.
Who should buy Knappogue?
Knappogue Castle 1995 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
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