Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling)
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
Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling)
Strathclyde
£95
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Strathclyde |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 51% | 55.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £94.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling)
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 £95.
For beginners: Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling) is more approachable (55/100 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 £94.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£94.95 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 Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling) 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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