Secret Islay 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 67) - The Whisky Cellar vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Islay 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 67) - The Whisky Cellar
The Whisky Cellar
£80
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Secret Islay 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 67) - The Whisky Cellar | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Whisky Cellar | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 51% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Islay 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 67) - The Whisky Cellar
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Secret Islay 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 67) - The Whisky Cellar
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 0.00).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £80.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Secret Islay 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 67) - The Whisky Cellar
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Islay 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 67) - The Whisky Cellar 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
Only Secret Islay 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 67) - The Whisky Cellar
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)