Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
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
Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Glenlossie
£100
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Glenlossie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 51.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
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 £100.
For beginners: Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection is more approachable (65/100 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 £99.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.99 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 Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection 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 Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection