Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie
£82
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Tyrconnell
★ 5.00
£68
| Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Tyrconnell |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £81.5 | £67.63 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £68 vs £82.
For beginners: Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£81.5 vs £67.63)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£67.63 vs £81.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - 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 Tyrconnell?
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange