Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask vs Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£70
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Craigellachie
£57
| Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask | Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Craigellachie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £56.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £57 vs £70.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £56.95)
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£56.95 vs £69.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange