Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Bowmore
★ 3.11
£90
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £89.99 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 3.11/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
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 3.11).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £90.
For beginners: Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.99 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.1 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 £89.99)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Only Bowmore 9 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)