Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2
DistilleryCraigellachieThe Gauldrons
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.4%50%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£49.95£59.5
Rating1.00/55.00/5

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value20/100

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value84/100

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 vs £60.

For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £59.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (1.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.5 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SherriedChocolateDried FruitSmokey

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