Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£81
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 51% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £80.5 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old
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 £81.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£80.5 vs £72.95)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £80.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Old?
Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)