Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Aberlour
★ 3.72
£91
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Aberlour |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £91.47 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.72/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.72).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £91.
For beginners: Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £91.47)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.47 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.7 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured