Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Yoichi Single Malt

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Yoichi Single Malt
DistilleryCraigellachieYoichi
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%45%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£69.9
Rating5.00/54.79/5

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

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

Yoichi Single Malt

Smoke63/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner55/100
Value69/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.79).

Yoichi Single Malt is better value at £70 vs £73.

For beginners: Yoichi Single Malt is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £69.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yoichi Single Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£69.9 vs £72.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 Yoichi?

Yoichi Single Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Yoichi Single Malt

SmokeyFresh FruitCoal-gasMalt Extract

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