Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - 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)North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryCraigellachieNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV51%54.1%
Age12 yr20 yr
Price£72.95£62.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

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

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

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value48/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £63 vs £73.

For beginners: North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 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 £62.95)

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 North?

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of 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 North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractOily

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