Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryGlen KeithCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%51%
Age18 yr12 yr
Price£57.45£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £57 vs £73.

For beginners: Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£57.45 vs £72.95)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £57.45)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNutty

Only Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

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