Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail vs Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Loch Lomond
★ 4.50
£67
| Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £87.07 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) is better value at £67 vs £87.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 11 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£87.07 vs £66.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £87.07)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail 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 Croftengea?
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) 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 Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Only Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Where to buy
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange