Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie
£73
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 48.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £72.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £72.96)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£72.96 vs £44.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10363) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange