Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Elgin
★ 4.00
£63
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 54.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £62.62 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £63 vs £73.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £62.62)
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£62.62 vs £72.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)