Langatun 5 Year Old 2014 - Cigar Malt vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Langatun 5 Year Old 2014 - Cigar MaltCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryLangatunCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountrySwitzerlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.6%51%
Age5 yr12 yr
Price£81.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Langatun 5 Year Old 2014 - Cigar Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Langatun 5 Year Old 2014 - Cigar Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £82.

For beginners: Langatun 5 Year Old 2014 - Cigar Malt is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Langatun 5 Year Old 2014 - Cigar Malt

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.95 vs £72.95)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £81.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Langatun?

Langatun 5 Year Old 2014 - Cigar Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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

SherriedToastedNutty

Only Langatun 5 Year Old 2014 - Cigar Malt

TobaccoVanilla

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

Dried FruitCooked Fruit

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