Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve
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
Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve
Knockando
★ 4.75
£84
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Knockando |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £83.78 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £84.
For beginners: Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve is more approachable (90/100 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 £83.78)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£83.78 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Knockando?
Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve 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.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve