Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryCraigellachieGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%58%
Age12 yr24 yr
Price£72.95£89.72
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

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 £90.

For beginners: Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (55/100 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 £89.72)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.72 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 Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) 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)

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractOld WoodFresh Fruit

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