Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
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
Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£58
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 50.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £57.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is better value at £58 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
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £57.95)
Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£57.95 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
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 Darkness!?
Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish 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
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish