Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryCraigellachieLittlemill
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%46%
Age12 yr22 yr
Price£72.95£92.37
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value54/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £92.

For beginners: Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £92.37)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£92.37 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 Littlemill?

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

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

SherriedToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Old WoodVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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