Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Auchroisk
★ 5.00
£101
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Auchroisk |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 52.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £101.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £101.
For beginners: Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £101.3)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£101.3 vs £72.95)
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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)