Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo vs Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£300
| Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Craigellachie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 54.1% |
| Age | 9 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £399 | £300.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series is better value at £300 vs £399.
For beginners: Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £300.3)
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£300.3 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Only Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series