Graham's 2016 Vintage Port vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Graham's 2016 Vintage PortCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryGrahamsCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£72.5£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Graham's 2016 Vintage Port

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Graham's 2016 Vintage Port

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).

Graham's 2016 Vintage Port is better value at £73 vs £73.

For beginners: Graham's 2016 Vintage Port is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Graham's 2016 Vintage Port

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£72.5 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £72.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Graham's?

Graham's 2016 Vintage Port suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Dried Fruit

Only Graham's 2016 Vintage Port

ChocolateSmokey

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

SherriedToastedCooked FruitNutty

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