Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
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
Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Glentauchers
£53
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Glentauchers |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £52.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is better value at £53 vs £73.
For beginners: Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £52.95)
Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£52.95 vs £72.95)
Cons
- −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 Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)