Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryClynelishCraigellachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.4%51%
Age19 yr12 yr
Price£84.62£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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 £85.

For beginners: Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.62 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 £84.62)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

OilyOld WoodMalt ExtractSmokey

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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