Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Caperdonich 1969 (bottled 2009) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
Caperdonich 1969 (bottled 2009) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£87
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Caperdonich 1969 (bottled 2009) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Caperdonich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £86.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Caperdonich 1969 (bottled 2009) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Caperdonich 1969 (bottled 2009) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £87.
For beginners: Caperdonich 1969 (bottled 2009) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £86.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Caperdonich 1969 (bottled 2009) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£86.95 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 Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 1969 (bottled 2009) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Caperdonich 1969 (bottled 2009) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)