Croftengea 13 Year Old 2005 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2005 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Loch Lomond
£60
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
The Epicurean
★ 5.00
£48
| Croftengea 13 Year Old 2005 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | The Epicurean Glasgow Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | The Epicurean |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 58.6% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £59.95 | £47.89 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2005 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2005 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Quick verdict
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £60.
For beginners: Croftengea 13 Year Old 2005 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2005 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.95 vs £47.89)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.89 vs £59.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Croftengea?
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2005 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy The?
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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
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Where to buy
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2005 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange