Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2009 vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2009
Kilchoman
★ 4.00
£100
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2009 | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2009
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2009
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 4.00).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £100.
For beginners: Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2009 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2009
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £99.99)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Kilchoman?
Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2009 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
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Only Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2009
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)