Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne
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
Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne
Lucien Collard
£62
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Lucien Collard |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 51% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.95 | £61.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne is better value at £62 vs £73.
For beginners: Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne is more approachable (90/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £61.5)
Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£61.5 vs £72.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Lucien?
Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Lucien Collard Grand Cru 2014 Champagne