Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 PhecdaCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistillerySpirit of HvenCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£87.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

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 £88.

For beginners: Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£87.95 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 £87.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Spirit?

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Toasted

Only Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitLeafy

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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