Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1994 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1994 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryGlentauchersCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.3%51%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£91.93£72.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1994 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value54/100

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

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

Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1994 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

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 better value at £73 vs £92.

For beginners: Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1994 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1994 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£91.93 vs £72.95)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £91.93)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1994 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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 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

Dried FruitSherried

Only Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1994 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Old WoodHoneyVanilla

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

ToastedCooked FruitNutty

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