Tobermory 15 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Tobermory 15 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas LaingCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryTobermoryCraigellachie
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%51%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£57.57£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Tobermory 15 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tobermory 15 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing

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).

Tobermory 15 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing is better value at £58 vs £73.

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

Tobermory 15 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£57.57 vs £72.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
  • +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 £57.57)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 15 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Tobermory 15 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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