Lochlea 7 Year Old vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Lochlea 7 Year OldCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryLochleaCraigellachie
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%51%
Age7 yr12 yr
Price£89.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Lochlea 7 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Lochlea 7 Year Old

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 £90.

For beginners: Lochlea 7 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Lochlea 7 Year Old

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Lochlea?

Lochlea 7 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Lochlea 7 Year Old

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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