Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Keeble Cask Company
£83
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Keeble Cask Company | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 51% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £83.
For beginners: Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £72.95)
- −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 affordable (£72.95 vs £82.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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
Only Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)