Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne
Lucien Collard
£62
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lucien Collard | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £61.5 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne
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).
Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne is better value at £62 vs £73.
For beginners: Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£61.5 vs £72.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £61.5)
Who should buy Lucien?
Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne 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 Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)