Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 1867) - Single Cask
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
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 1867) - Single Cask
GlenAllachie
★ 5.00
£85
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 1867) - Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 52.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 1867) - Single Cask
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 1867) - Single Cask
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £85.
For beginners: GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 1867) - Single Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £85)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 1867) - Single Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£85 vs £72.95)
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 GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 1867) - Single Cask 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
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 1867) - Single Cask