Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky
Deanston
★ 4.50
£69
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 51% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £69.02 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky
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 4.50).
Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky is better value at £69 vs £73.
For beginners: Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£69.02 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £69.02)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)