Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2)
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
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2)
Never Say Die
★ 5.00
£79
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Never Say Die |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51% | 54.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.95 | £78.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £79.
For beginners: Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £78.94)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£78.94 vs £72.95)
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 Never?
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2) 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)
Only Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2)