FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5 vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryFEW SpiritsCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV50%51%
Age6 yr12 yr
Price£55.5£72.95
Rating5.00/5

FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5

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).

FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5 is better value at £56 vs £73.

For beginners: FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5

Pros

  • +More affordable (£55.5 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £55.5)

Who should buy FEW?

FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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

Both taste of

ToastedDried Fruit

Only FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5

VanillaNew Wood

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

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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