Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Craigellachie
£42
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.2% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £41.83 | £47.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £42 vs £47.
For beginners: Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.83 vs £47.3)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.3 vs £41.83)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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
Only Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Where to buy
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange