Bell's 8 Year Old Millennium 2000 vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bell's 8 Year Old Millennium 2000
Bell's
★ 5.00
£80
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Bell's 8 Year Old Millennium 2000 | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bell's | Craigellachie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.99 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bell's 8 Year Old Millennium 2000
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Bell's 8 Year Old Millennium 2000
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 better value at £73 vs £80.
For beginners: Bell's 8 Year Old Millennium 2000 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bell's 8 Year Old Millennium 2000
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.99 vs £72.95)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £79.99)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Bell's?
Bell's 8 Year Old Millennium 2000 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 Bell's 8 Year Old Millennium 2000
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)