Craigellachie 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 1607) - Gordon & MacPhail (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) vs Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 1607) - Gordon & MacPhail (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Craigellachie
£1024
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£895
| Craigellachie 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 1607) - Gordon & MacPhail (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) | Glengoyne 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 46.8% |
| Age | 46 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £1024.23 | £894.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 1607) - Gordon & MacPhail (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Craigellachie 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 1607) - Gordon & MacPhail (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 30 Year Old is better value at £895 vs £1024.
For beginners: Glengoyne 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 1607) - Gordon & MacPhail (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1024.23 vs £894.99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 1607) - Gordon & MacPhail (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 30 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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Where to buy
Craigellachie 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 1607) - Gordon & MacPhail (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange