Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.)
Loch Lomond
£80
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.2% | 51% |
| Age | 16 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.)
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).
Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — 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 Inchfad?
Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.) 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 Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)