Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryInchgowerCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.5%51%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£89.26£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

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 £89.

For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.26 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 £89.26)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask) 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.

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

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

HoneyVanilla

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

ToastedNutty

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