Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Glen Garioch
£103
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 58.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £102.86 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
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 £103.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
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 £102.86)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£102.86 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)