Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) vs Mac-Talla Strata
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Craigellachie
£83

Mac-Talla Strata
Mac-Talla
★ 5.00
£81
| Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) | Mac-Talla Strata | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Mac-Talla |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £83.49 | £80.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Mac-Talla Strata
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Mac-Talla Strata
Quick verdict
Mac-Talla Strata is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mac-Talla Strata is better value at £81 vs £83.
For beginners: Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£83.49 vs £80.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mac-Talla Strata
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£80.95 vs £83.49)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) 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 Mac-Talla?
Mac-Talla Strata 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 14 Year Old 2008 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Only Mac-Talla Strata
Where to buy
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mac-Talla Strata
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange