Staoisha 7 Year Old 2014 (casks 10580 & 10581 & 10583 & 10587) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2014 (casks 10580 & 10581 & 10583 & 10587) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Bunnahabhain
£42
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
The Scalasaig
★ 5.00
£48
| Staoisha 7 Year Old 2014 (casks 10580 & 10581 & 10583 & 10587) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | The Scalasaig Island Hopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | The Scalasaig |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46.5% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £41.74 | £48.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2014 (casks 10580 & 10581 & 10583 & 10587) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2014 (casks 10580 & 10581 & 10583 & 10587) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Quick verdict
The Scalasaig Island Hopper is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2014 (casks 10580 & 10581 & 10583 & 10587) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £48.
For beginners: Staoisha 7 Year Old 2014 (casks 10580 & 10581 & 10583 & 10587) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2014 (casks 10580 & 10581 & 10583 & 10587) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£41.74 vs £48.25)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.25 vs £41.74)
Who should buy Staoisha?
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2014 (casks 10580 & 10581 & 10583 & 10587) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
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
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