Whisky Forum - Craigellachie 17 or Glenfiddich distillery edition?

cdn_dram

Debating between these two as I haven't tried either and both look quite interesting and available in Ontario. Seeing great reviews on the Glenfiddich DE but don't see a lot of info on the craigellachie 17. Anyone have experience with one or both?

Thanks

Samson · Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:19 am Post subject:

I do enjoy the Glenfiddich Distillery Edition and have gotten through more than a few bottles, I am sure it wont disappoint if you decide to go that way.

cdn_dram · Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 11:29 pm Post subject:

5-12-1908 · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Dec 2010 Posts: 307

I love glenfiddich..........but i have to say the DE left me flat. Didnt enjoy it at all and i have another 2 bottles of it to endure.

UsaBatch · Single Malt Member Joined: 11 Jan 2014 Posts: 32

I've tried glenfiddich DE and Graigellachie 19 (Not 17) at the Airport if that helps. At least that's One advantage of having to Travel hey.....

It really depends upon what you prefer. For me, I found the Craigellachie peppery perhaps Even more raw. But I liked it, I found it a refreshing change.

The DE I had was very slightly peppered too but was more fruity but also more boring because it seemed like may of the others I sampled...

I would take the Craigellachie 19 over the DE but my favourite whisky's are usually peated. But I've also had the Solera 15 a few years back and really wasn't impressed so Perhaps it's just me.

Quaich1 · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 11:00 am Post subject:

I really enjoy Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Distillery Edition (70cl, 51.0%) as a single malt that delivers the full package. I have not tried the Craigellachie 17 but have a bottle of the 13 year which is a solid dram. However, between these two, I prefer the Distillery Ed.
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cdn_dram · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:12 pm Post subject:

I went with the Glenfiddich Distillery Edition. So far I like it. Quite warm for 51% but unique for Glenfiddich in this age realm having tried the 12/14/15 solera and 18 previously. I'm interested to see how it unfolds after a while being opened and experimenting with a few drops of water. I can see this one benefing from water to soften the arrival.

Still intrigued by the Craigellachie 17 - it remains on the to buy list Smile

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TheWM · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:48 pm Post subject:

Do get the Craigellachie at some point - raw and punchy with nice sherried notes in there and a mix of some fruits which combine together to give a great range of flavours.

I do like the Fiddich DE too - I get some faint hints of smokes which occasionally pop up that I don't get from many other fiddiches in their core range.

cdn_dram · Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 9:40 pm Post subject: