Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) vs Egan's Vintage Grain

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

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)Egan's Vintage Grain
DistilleryLoch LomondEgan's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV50%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£44.95£46.25
Rating5.00/5

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Egan's Vintage Grain

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Egan's Vintage Grain

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Egan's Vintage Grain is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) is better value at £45 vs £46.

For beginners: Egan's Vintage Grain is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £46.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Egan's Vintage Grain

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.25 vs £44.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Croftengea?

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Egan's?

Egan's Vintage Grain suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Only Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

SmokeyLeatheryDried Fruit

Only Egan's Vintage Grain

Fresh FruitCooked FruitYeastyToasted

Where to buy

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

Egan's Vintage Grain

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