Littlemill 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 11) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 11) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Littlemill
★ 3.50
£90
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Littlemill 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 11) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Craigellachie |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 51% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £89.5 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 11) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Littlemill 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 11) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 3.50).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £90.
For beginners: Littlemill 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 11) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 11) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.5 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 £89.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 11) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Littlemill 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 11) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)