Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7529523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7529523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie
£95
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
★ 5.00
£100
| Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7529523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | 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 | 53.2% | 54.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £94.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7529523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7529523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Quick verdict
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7529523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £95 vs £100.
For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7529523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7529523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£94.95 vs £99.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £94.95)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7529523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7529523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7529523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange