Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Campbeltown 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Campbeltown 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
DistilleryCraigellachieDarkness
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51%58.1%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£72.95£55.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Campbeltown 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Campbeltown 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Campbeltown 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £56 vs £73.

For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

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 £55.95)

Campbeltown 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£55.95 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Campbeltown?

Campbeltown 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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

SherriedToasted

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

Dried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only Campbeltown 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

Malt ExtractOld WoodLeathery

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