Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£120
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Craigellachie |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 51% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £120 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
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 better value at £73 vs £120.
For beginners: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £72.95)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £120)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)