Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
★ 5.00
£50
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie
★ 4.63
£50
| Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 65.4% |
| Age | 9 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.63/5 |
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.63).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £50.
For beginners: Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (65.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Braeval?
Braeval 9 Year Old (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.
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
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