Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Blair Athol 15 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)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
Blair Athol 15 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Blair Athol
★ 5.00
£80
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Blair Athol 15 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Blair Athol |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 51.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Blair Athol 15 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Blair Athol 15 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £80.
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
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Blair Athol 15 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 15 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
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
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