Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (The Whisky Club) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (The Whisky Club)
Clynelish
£90
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (The Whisky Club) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 51% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (The Whisky Club)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (The Whisky Club)
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).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £90.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (The Whisky Club) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (The Whisky Club)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £72.95)
- −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 affordable (£72.95 vs £89.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (The Whisky Club) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (The Whisky Club)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)