Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single CaskBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCraigellachieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.8%48.8%
Age13 yr23 yr
Price£89.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £90.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £89.95)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask 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 Blended?

Blended Malt #1 23 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 Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask

OilyLeatherySmokeyMedicinalNutty

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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