Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie
£73
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyburn
★ 5.00
£47
| Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Speyburn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 49.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £72.96 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 7 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£72.96 vs £46.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £72.96)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Speyburn?
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange