Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label
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
Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label
Bladnoch
★ 4.00
£54
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 55% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £53.57 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label is better value at £54 vs £73.
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
- +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 £53.57)
Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£53.57 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label 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
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label