Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend
Lismore
★ 4.57
£79
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lismore | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 51% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £78.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 4.57/5 | 5.00/5 |
Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend
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 4.57).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £79.
For beginners: Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£78.95 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 £78.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Lismore?
Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)