Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1965 43.4% vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1965 43.4%Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryHiram Walker and SonsCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43.4%51%
Age6 yr12 yr
Price£120£72.95
Rating2.00/55.00/5

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1965 43.4%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value17/100

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

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

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1965 43.4%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £120.

For beginners: Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1965 43.4% is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1965 43.4%

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 £120)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Canadian?

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1965 43.4% suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Toasted

Only Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1965 43.4%

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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