Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Glen Elgin 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 801300) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 801300) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Elgin
£89
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Glen Elgin 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 801300) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 51.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £88.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glen Elgin 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 801300) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glen Elgin 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 801300) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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 £89.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £88.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Glen Elgin 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 801300) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£88.95 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 801300) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Glen Elgin 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 801300) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)