Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky
Various Distilleries
£59
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Various Distilleries | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £59.25 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky is better value at £59 vs £73.
For beginners: Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£59.25 vs £72.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £59.25)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Alness?
Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)