Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryCraigellachieCopper Rivet Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.1%56.2%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£72.82£47.3
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner30/100
Value69/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £73.

For beginners: Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.82 vs £47.3)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.3 vs £72.82)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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

Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Dried FruitHoneyToastedSmokeyMedicinal

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

Where to buy

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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