Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley
Bruichladdich
£81
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 51% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £81.4 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley
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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £81.
For beginners: Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£81.4 vs £72.95)
- −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 affordable (£72.95 vs £81.4)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)