Benriach 24 Year Old 1994 (cask 6500) - Peated, Marsala Cask vs Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 24 Year Old 1994 (cask 6500) - Peated, Marsala Cask
Benriach
£230
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Craigellachie
★ 4.71
£255
| Benriach 24 Year Old 1994 (cask 6500) - Peated, Marsala Cask | Craigellachie 23 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.8% | 46% |
| Age | 24 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £230 | £254.5 |
| Rating | — | 4.71/5 |
Benriach 24 Year Old 1994 (cask 6500) - Peated, Marsala Cask
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Benriach 24 Year Old 1994 (cask 6500) - Peated, Marsala Cask
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 23 Year Old is rated higher (4.71 vs 0.00).
Benriach 24 Year Old 1994 (cask 6500) - Peated, Marsala Cask is better value at £230 vs £255.
For beginners: Craigellachie 23 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benriach 24 Year Old 1994 (cask 6500) - Peated, Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£230 vs £254.5)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£254.5 vs £230)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 24 Year Old 1994 (cask 6500) - Peated, Marsala Cask 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.
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Benriach 24 Year Old 1994 (cask 6500) - Peated, Marsala Cask
Only Craigellachie 23 Year Old