Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
★ 5.00
£100
| Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.1% | 54.7% |
| Age | 10 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £72.82 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £73 vs £100.
For beginners: Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.82 vs £99.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £72.82)
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 Seaweed?
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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 Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange