Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Glengoyne 9 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Glengoyne 9 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCraigellachieGlengoyne
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%51.1%
Age12 yr9 yr
Price£72.95£69.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Glengoyne 9 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value71/100

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 9 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 9 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £70 vs £73.

For beginners: Glengoyne 9 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £69.95)

Glengoyne 9 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.1%) — may need water

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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 9 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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)

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Glengoyne 9 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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