Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 vs CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryAuchentoshanCRN57°
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40.9%40%
Age44 yrNAS
Price£2999.95£4900
Rating4.67/5

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value2/100

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is better value at £3000 vs £4900.

For beginners: Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More affordable (£2999.95 vs £4900)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£4900 vs £2999.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Who should buy CRN57°?

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitLeathery

Only CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

CitricToastedTobacco

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