Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10121) - The Whisky Cellar vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10121) - The Whisky CellarCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryInchgowerCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.7%51%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£65.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10121) - The Whisky Cellar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10121) - The Whisky Cellar

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).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10121) - The Whisky Cellar is better value at £66 vs £73.

For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10121) - The Whisky Cellar

Pros

  • +More affordable (£65.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • 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 £65.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10121) - The Whisky Cellar 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.

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyToasted

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10121) - The Whisky Cellar

Old Wood

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

Dried Fruit

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