Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5551) - Drinks By the Dram Exclusive

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5551) - Drinks By the Dram Exclusive
DistilleryCraigellachieGlenAllachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%57.5%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£72.95£94.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5551) - Drinks By the Dram Exclusive

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5551) - Drinks By the Dram Exclusive

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 £95.

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 £94.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5551) - Drinks By the Dram Exclusive

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 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 GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5551) - Drinks By the Dram Exclusive 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

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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

ToastedCooked Fruit

Only GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5551) - Drinks By the Dram Exclusive

ChocolateVanilla

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