Craigellachie 17 Year Old vs Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire Cognac N.90

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

Craigellachie 17 Year OldGrosperrin Bois Ordinaire Cognac N.90
DistilleryCraigellachieGrosperrin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£114.95£140
Rating4.70/5

Craigellachie 17 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value41/100

Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire Cognac N.90

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Craigellachie 17 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire Cognac N.90

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 17 Year Old is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 17 Year Old is better value at £115 vs £140.

For beginners: Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire Cognac N.90 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 17 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More affordable (£114.95 vs £140)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire Cognac N.90

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£140 vs £114.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 17 Year Old 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 Grosperrin?

Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire Cognac N.90 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Craigellachie 17 Year Old

Malt ExtractSherriedLeathery

Only Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire Cognac N.90

Old WoodHoneyDried FruitOilyToasted

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