Croftengea 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 5/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Croftengea 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 5/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Loch Lomond
£64
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Croftengea 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 5/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 56.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £63.5 | £47.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Croftengea 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 5/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Croftengea 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 5/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £64.
For beginners: Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Croftengea 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 5/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£63.5 vs £47.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.3 vs £63.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Croftengea?
Croftengea 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 5/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) 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 Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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
Only Croftengea 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 5/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137