Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 19106) - 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.
Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 19106) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Ord
£68
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 19106) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 51% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £67.5 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 19106) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 19106) - Old Particular (Douglas 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 0.00).
Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 19106) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £68 vs £73.
For beginners: Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 19106) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 19106) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£67.5 vs £72.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £67.5)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 19106) - 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
Only Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 19106) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)