Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%)
DistilleryCraigellachieSpot Whiskey
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Pot Still
ABV51%59.1%
Age12 yr7 yr
Price£72.95£94.95
Rating5.00/54.40/5

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

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

Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value46/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £95.

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 £94.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Blue?

Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%) 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

SherriedToastedCooked Fruit

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

Dried FruitNutty

Only Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%)

VanillaOily

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