El Grillo y La Luna Canto Cri Cri Chardonnay 2023 vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

El Grillo y La Luna Canto Cri Cri Chardonnay 2023The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryEl GrilloGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£44.5£48.42
Rating5.00/5

El Grillo y La Luna Canto Cri Cri Chardonnay 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

El Grillo y La Luna Canto Cri Cri Chardonnay 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

El Grillo y La Luna Canto Cri Cri Chardonnay 2023 is better value at £45 vs £48.

For beginners: El Grillo y La Luna Canto Cri Cri Chardonnay 2023 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

El Grillo y La Luna Canto Cri Cri Chardonnay 2023

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.5 vs £48.42)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £44.5)

Who should buy El?

El Grillo y La Luna Canto Cri Cri Chardonnay 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only El Grillo y La Luna Canto Cri Cri Chardonnay 2023

Fresh FruitCitricFragantVegetative

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokeyToastedVanilla

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