Craigellachie 13 Year Old vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Craigellachie 13 Year OldThe Epicurean Glasgow Edition
DistilleryCraigellachieThe Epicurean
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%58.6%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£53.95£47.89
Rating4.39/55.00/5

Craigellachie 13 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value81/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Craigellachie 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.39).

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £54.

For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 13 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.95 vs £47.89)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.89 vs £53.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 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 The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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

SmokeyToasted

Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractCitric

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SherriedChocolate

Where to buy

Craigellachie 13 Year Old

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