Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Blair Athol
£102
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £101.59 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £102.
For beginners: Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£101.59 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 £101.59)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)