Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory
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 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory
Craigellachie
£33
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 43% |
| Age | 13 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £32.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory is better value at £33 vs £45.
For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £32.84)
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.84 vs £44.95)
Cons
- −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 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory 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 Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory
Where to buy
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange