Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1999 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
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
Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1999 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Lochnagar
£88
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1999 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Lochnagar |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 56.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £87.92 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1999 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1999 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
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 £87.92)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1999 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.92 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 Royal?
Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1999 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1999 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)