Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) vs The Scalasaig Island Hopper

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)The Scalasaig Island Hopper
DistilleryCraigellachieThe Scalasaig
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%46.5%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£60.45£48.25
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Scalasaig Island Hopper

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Scalasaig Island Hopper

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Scalasaig Island Hopper is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Scalasaig Island Hopper is better value at £48 vs £60.

For beginners: The Scalasaig Island Hopper is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.45 vs £48.25)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Scalasaig Island Hopper

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£48.25 vs £60.45)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Scalasaig Island Hopper suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

Only Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

Toasted

Only The Scalasaig Island Hopper

SherriedDried Fruit

Where to buy

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

The Scalasaig Island Hopper

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