Clynelish 14 Year Old 2004 (casks 800229 & 800233) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 14 Year Old 2004 (casks 800229 & 800233) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Clynelish
£76
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Clynelish 14 Year Old 2004 (casks 800229 & 800233) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | 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 | 46% | 51% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £75.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 14 Year Old 2004 (casks 800229 & 800233) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Clynelish 14 Year Old 2004 (casks 800229 & 800233) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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 £76.
For beginners: Clynelish 14 Year Old 2004 (casks 800229 & 800233) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 14 Year Old 2004 (casks 800229 & 800233) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£75.95 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 £75.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 14 Year Old 2004 (casks 800229 & 800233) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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 Clynelish 14 Year Old 2004 (casks 800229 & 800233) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)