Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 301035) - The 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 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 301035) - The Single CaskBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCraigellachieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.8%48.8%
Age10 yr23 yr
Price£69.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 301035) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 301035) - The 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).

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 301035) - The Single Cask is better value at £70 vs £83.

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 301035) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £69.95)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 301035) - 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.

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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 301035) - The Single Cask

Nutty

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

Malt Extract

Where to buy

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 301035) - The Single Cask

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

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