English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/490) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/490) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The English Distillery
£68
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/490) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The English Distillery | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 67.2% | 51% |
| Age | 7 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £67.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/490) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/490) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/490) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £68 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/490) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£67.95 vs £72.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (67.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £67.95)
Who should buy English?
English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/490) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Only English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/490) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)