Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryLinkwoodCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.8%51%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£82.5£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £83.

For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.5 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 £82.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

ChocolateMalt Extract

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

ToastedCooked FruitNutty

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