Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky
Cragganmore
£71
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £70.5 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky
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).
Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky is better value at £71 vs £73.
For beginners: Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£70.5 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 £70.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside 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
Only Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)