Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi)
DistilleryCraigellachieAdelphi
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51%57.4%
Age12 yr5 yr
Price£72.95£89.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £90.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £89.5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.5 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 The?

The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi) 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

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

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