Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryEdradourCraigellachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%51%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£57.95£72.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value86/100

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

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 vs £73.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£57.95 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £57.95)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitCitric

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

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