Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - Chorlton Whisky vs The Scalasaig Island Hopper

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

Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - Chorlton WhiskyThe Scalasaig Island Hopper
DistilleryLoch LomondThe Scalasaig
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV53.9%46.5%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£61.95£48.25
Rating5.00/5

Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - Chorlton Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Scalasaig Island Hopper

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - Chorlton Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Scalasaig Island Hopper

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Scalasaig Island Hopper is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Scalasaig Island Hopper is better value at £48 vs £62.

For beginners: The Scalasaig Island Hopper is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - Chorlton Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£61.95 vs £48.25)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £61.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Croftengea?

Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - Chorlton Whisky 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.

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

SmokeyDried Fruit

Only Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - Chorlton Whisky

ToastedNuttyLeathery

Only The Scalasaig Island Hopper

SherriedOilyMedicinal

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Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - Chorlton Whisky

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