Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13125) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13125) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Glen Keith
★ 4.00
£80
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13125) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Keith | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 51% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13125) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13125) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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 4.00).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £80.
For beginners: Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13125) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13125) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13125) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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
Only Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13125) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)