Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut ChampagneCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryLaurent-PerrierCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£70.75£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne

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).

Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne is better value at £71 vs £73.

For beginners: Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£70.75 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 £70.75)

Who should buy Laurent-Perrier?

Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne 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 Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne

CitricFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

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