Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) vs The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Craigellachie
£60
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£57
| Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) | The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | GlenDronach |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £56.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Quick verdict
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is better value at £57 vs £60.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £56.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£56.95 vs £60.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Only The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Where to buy
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange