Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryGlen MorayCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.5%51%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£92.33£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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 £92.

For beginners: Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£92.33 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 £92.33)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

VanillaOilyMalt Extract

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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