Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco DecanterCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryEdradourCraigellachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.2%51%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£89.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter

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 £90.

For beginners: Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter 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

Cooked Fruit

Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedNutty

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