Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry GinCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryKi No BiCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£56.5£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin

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).

Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin is better value at £57 vs £73.

For beginners: Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£56.5 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £56.5)

Who should buy Ki?

Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin

CitricChocolateFresh FruitFragant

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

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