Sagamore Spirit Tequila Cask Finish vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Sagamore Spirit Tequila Cask FinishCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistillerySagamore SpiritCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV49%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£64.12£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Tequila Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Sagamore Spirit Tequila Cask Finish

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).

Sagamore Spirit Tequila Cask Finish is better value at £64 vs £73.

For beginners: Sagamore Spirit Tequila Cask Finish is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Sagamore Spirit Tequila Cask Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£64.12 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £64.12)

Who should buy Sagamore?

Sagamore Spirit Tequila Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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 Sagamore Spirit Tequila Cask Finish

CitricNew WoodFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Explore more