Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Invergordon 25 Year Old 1991 (Master of Malt)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Invergordon 25 Year Old 1991 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryCraigellachieInvergordon
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV51%48.4%
Age12 yr25 yr
Price£72.95£64.95
Rating5.00/52.50/5

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

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

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1991 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value38/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1991 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.50).

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1991 (Master of Malt) is better value at £65 vs £73.

For beginners: Invergordon 25 Year Old 1991 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £64.95)

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1991 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.5 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1991 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only Invergordon 25 Year Old 1991 (Master of Malt)

Old WoodMalt ExtractVanilla

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