Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie
★ 4.63
£50
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£49
| Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 65.4% | 40% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £49.05 |
| Rating | 4.63/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.63).
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is better value at £49 vs £50.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (65.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £49.05)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.05 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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