Blairmhor 8 Year Old - 1980s vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Blairmhor 8 Year Old - 1980sCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryInver HouseCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%51%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£79.99£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Blairmhor 8 Year Old - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Blairmhor 8 Year Old - 1980s

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 £80.

For beginners: Blairmhor 8 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Blairmhor 8 Year Old - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.99 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 £79.99)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Blairmhor?

Blairmhor 8 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

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

Toasted

Only Blairmhor 8 Year Old - 1980s

Malt ExtractHoney

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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