Glen Garioch 17 Year Old - The Renaissance - Chapter Three vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old - The Renaissance - Chapter ThreeCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryGlen GariochCraigellachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.8%51%
Age17 yr12 yr
Price£84.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old - The Renaissance - Chapter Three

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old - The Renaissance - Chapter Three

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).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £85.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 17 Year Old - The Renaissance - Chapter Three is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old - The Renaissance - Chapter Three

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.95 vs £72.95)
  • 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 affordable (£72.95 vs £84.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old - The Renaissance - Chapter Three 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.

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Glen Garioch 17 Year Old - The Renaissance - Chapter Three

ChocolateCitric

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

Cooked FruitNutty

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