Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt WhiskyCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryCotswoldsCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£62.9£72.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value79/100

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky is better value at £63 vs £73.

For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£62.9 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £62.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Cotswolds?

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky 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 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky

SmokeyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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