Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Deanston 15 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Deanston 15 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish
DistilleryCraigellachieDeanston
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%55.2%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£72.95£81.6
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Deanston 15 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 15 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £82.

For beginners: Deanston 15 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £81.6)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Deanston 15 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£81.6 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Deanston?

Deanston 15 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish 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 Deanston 15 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish

HoneyCitricFresh FruitVanilla

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