Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11343) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11343) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
DistilleryCraigellachieTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.5%40%
Age21 yr10 yr
Price£72.09£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11343) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11343) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11343) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £72 vs £100.

For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11343) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£72.09 vs £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £72.09)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11343) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s 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 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11343) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateToastedOld Wood

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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