Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
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
Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Clynelish
£60
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £59.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is better value at £60 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £59.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £72.95)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)