Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain

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

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain
DistilleryDailuaineKirker & Greer
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%43%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£38.95£39.4
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £39 vs £39.

For beginners: Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.95 vs £39.4)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.4 vs £38.95)

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 Kirker?

Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Toasted

Only Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain

Citric

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