Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449)
DistilleryCraigellachieLark Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£93.46
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value53/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £93.

For beginners: Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449) 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 £93.46)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£93.46 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 Lark?

Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

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

ToastedNutty

Only Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449)

ChocolateTobacco

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