Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryTeaninichCraigellachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.4%51%
Age18 yr12 yr
Price£84.08£72.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value54/100

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

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

Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 4.50).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £84.

For beginners: Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.08 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 £84.08)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Toasted

Only Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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