Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1984 - Old Malt Cask (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.
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1984 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Lochnagar
£71
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1984 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lochnagar | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 51% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £71.45 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1984 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1984 - Old Malt Cask (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).
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1984 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £71 vs £73.
For beginners: Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1984 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1984 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£71.45 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £71.45)
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1984 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1984 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)