Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky
Floki
£65
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Floki | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky is better value at £65 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £72.95)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 £64.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Floki?
Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
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
Only Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)