Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCraigellachieNantou Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandTaiwan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%49%
Age12 yr4 yr
Price£72.95£69.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value57/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £70 vs £73.

For beginners: Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 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 4 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £69.95)

Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Nantou?

Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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