Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4152 & 4153) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4152 & 4153) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glentauchers
£80
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4152 & 4153) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Glentauchers |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 49.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £79.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4152 & 4153) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4152 & 4153) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £80.
For beginners: Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4152 & 4153) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 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 £79.8)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4152 & 4153) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.8 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 Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4152 & 4153) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4152 & 4153) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)