Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Craigellachie 9 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Craigellachie
£50
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Craigellachie 9 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 52.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 9 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 9 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £50.
For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 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 £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
Craigellachie 9 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 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 9 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Craigellachie 9 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 9 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange