Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800096 & 800098) - Signatory vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800096 & 800098) - Signatory
Craigellachie
£33
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
J.G Thomson & Co.
★ 5.00
£40
| Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800096 & 800098) - Signatory | J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | J.G Thomson & Co. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £32.84 | £39.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800096 & 800098) - Signatory
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800096 & 800098) - Signatory
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Quick verdict
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800096 & 800098) - Signatory is better value at £33 vs £40.
For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800096 & 800098) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800096 & 800098) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.84 vs £39.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
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 (£39.9 vs £32.84)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800096 & 800098) - Signatory 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 J.G.?
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt 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 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800096 & 800098) - Signatory
Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Where to buy
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800096 & 800098) - Signatory
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange