Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11769) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

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

Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11769) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition
DistilleryCraigellachieOld Perth
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51.5%56.2%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£75.78£53.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11769) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner40/100
Value93/100

Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11769) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition is better value at £54 vs £76.

For beginners: Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11769) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11769) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£75.78 vs £53.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£53.95 vs £75.78)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11769) - 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 Old?

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11769) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodChocolateTobacco

Only Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

HoneyNutty

Where to buy

Craigellachie 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11769) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

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