Clynelish 12 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.)
Clynelish
£70
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Clynelish 12 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.1% | 51% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.)
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).
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £70 vs £73.
For beginners: Clynelish 12 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £72.95)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £69.95)
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
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