Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Craigellachie
£73
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 55% |
| Age | 13 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £72.53 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (50/100 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 £72.53)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.53 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 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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
Both taste of
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange