Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989
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
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£114
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 52.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £113.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989
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 £114.
For beginners: New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989 is more approachable (60/100 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 £113.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£113.95 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 New?
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989 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
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