Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Level 1 Blended Scotch Whisky vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Level 1 Blended Scotch WhiskyCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryChivas RegalCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£78.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Level 1 Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

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

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Level 1 Blended Scotch Whisky

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 0.00).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £79.

For beginners: Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Level 1 Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Level 1 Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£78.95 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 £78.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Level 1 Blended Scotch Whisky 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

SherriedToasted

Only Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Level 1 Blended Scotch Whisky

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

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

Dried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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