Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryCraigellachieCopper Rivet Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%56.2%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£41.83£47.3
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £42 vs £47.

For beginners: Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.83 vs £47.3)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.3 vs £41.83)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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 Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

HoneyDried FruitToastedOilyNutty

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

Where to buy

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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