Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
DistilleryCraigellachieAuchroisk
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%57.8%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£72.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is better value at £67 vs £73.

For beginners: Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is more approachable (55/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £66.95)

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£66.95 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • 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 Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

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