Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Imperial
£81
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 51% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £81.21 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £81.
For beginners: Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£81.21 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 £81.21)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)