Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
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
Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Glenglassaugh
£88
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Glenglassaugh |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 51% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.95 | £87.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
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 £88.
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 £87.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£87.95 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 Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky