Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Craigellachie
£60
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
The Epicurean
★ 5.00
£48
| Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) | The Epicurean Glasgow Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | The Epicurean |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 58.6% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £60.45 | £47.89 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Quick verdict
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £60.
For beginners: Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £47.89)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.89 vs £60.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) 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 The?
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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
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Where to buy
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange