Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Garioch
★ 5.00
£92
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 53.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £91.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £92.
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
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £91.96)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.96 vs £72.95)
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 Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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)
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