Longmorn 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 191954) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Longmorn 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 191954) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryLongmornCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.7%51%
Age24 yr12 yr
Price£94.76£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 191954) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Longmorn 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 191954) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

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 £95.

For beginners: Longmorn 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 191954) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 191954) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.76 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 £94.76)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 191954) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) 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

SherriedNutty

Only Longmorn 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 191954) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

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

Dried FruitToastedCooked Fruit

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