anCnoc 22 Year Old vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
anCnoc 22 Year Old
Knockdhu
★ 4.17
£88
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| anCnoc 22 Year Old | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Knockdhu | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £87.58 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 4.17/5 | 5.00/5 |
anCnoc 22 Year Old
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
anCnoc 22 Year Old
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 4.17).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £88.
For beginners: anCnoc 22 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
anCnoc 22 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£87.58 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 affordable (£72.95 vs £87.58)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy anCnoc?
anCnoc 22 Year Old 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.
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 anCnoc 22 Year Old
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)