Craigellachie 17 Year Old vs Highland Park 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 15103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Craigellachie 17 Year OldHighland Park 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 15103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryCraigellachieHighland Park
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age17 yr17 yr
Price£114.95£174.95
Rating4.70/5

Craigellachie 17 Year Old

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

Highland Park 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 15103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Craigellachie 17 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 15103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £175.

For beginners: Craigellachie 17 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 17 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More affordable (£114.95 vs £174.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 15103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£174.95 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 Highland?

Highland Park 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 15103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Craigellachie 17 Year Old

Malt ExtractSherriedLeathery

Only Highland Park 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 15103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokeyHoneyToastedOld Wood

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