Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
DistilleryCraigellachieScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV53.3%53.1%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£54.95£49
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is better value at £49 vs £55.

For beginners: Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £49)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

TobaccoLeatheryMalt ExtractToastedSmokey

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SherriedChocolateDried FruitHoneyVanilla

Where to buy

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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