Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50% vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50%
Hakushu
£105
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50% | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hakushu | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.5% | 51% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £104.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50%
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50%
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 £105.
For beginners: Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50% is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50%
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£104.95 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 £104.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Hakushu?
Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50% 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
Only Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50%
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)