Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (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)Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryCraigellachieTomatin
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%40%
Age12 yr19 yr
Price£72.95£69.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value71/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £70 vs £73.

For beginners: Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £69.95)

Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNutty

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

Only Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractHoney

Where to buy

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

Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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