Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2013 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) vs The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2013 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Craigellachie
£66
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
The Scalasaig
★ 5.00
£48
| Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2013 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) | The Scalasaig Island Hopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | The Scalasaig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 46.5% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £65.68 | £48.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2013 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2013 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Quick verdict
The Scalasaig Island Hopper is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Scalasaig Island Hopper is better value at £48 vs £66.
For beginners: Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2013 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2013 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£65.68 vs £48.25)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£48.25 vs £65.68)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2013 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) 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 The?
The Scalasaig Island Hopper suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2013 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
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Where to buy
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2013 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange