Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private CaskCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryArranCraigellachie
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.5%51%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£81.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask

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 £82.

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

Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£81.95 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 £81.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Arran?

Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask 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

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

Only Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask

HoneyVanilla

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

Dried FruitToasted

Explore more