Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release)
DistilleryCraigellachieGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%53%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£72.95£105.92
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £106.

For beginners: The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release) is more approachable (60/100 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 £105.92)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£105.92 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 The?

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release) 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 The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaOld WoodFresh Fruit

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