Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese CollectionCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryTomatinCraigellachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%51%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£84.9£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection

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 £85.

For beginners: Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 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 £84.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Cooked FruitToasted

Only Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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