Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s vs Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 301044) - The Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Barton Brands
★ 5.00
£180

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 301044) - The Single Cask
Craigellachie
£137
| Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s | Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 301044) - The Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Barton Brands | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.2% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £180 | £136.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 301044) - The Single Cask
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 301044) - The Single Cask
Quick verdict
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 301044) - The Single Cask is better value at £137 vs £180.
For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 vs £136.95)
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 301044) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£136.95 vs £180)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Barton's?
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 301044) - The Single Cask 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
Only Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Only Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 301044) - The Single Cask