Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Cragganmore
£38
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Kilkerran |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.1% |
| Age | 14 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £37.95 | £47.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £38 vs £48.
For beginners: Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.95 vs £47.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.95 vs £37.95)
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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 Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)