Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Wilderness Trail 6 Year Old Bourbon

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Wilderness Trail 6 Year Old Bourbon
DistilleryCraigellachieWilderness Trail
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV51%50%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£72.95£93.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Wilderness Trail 6 Year Old Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wilderness Trail 6 Year Old Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £94.

For beginners: Wilderness Trail 6 Year Old Bourbon is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £93.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Wilderness Trail 6 Year Old Bourbon

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£93.95 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 Wilderness?

Wilderness Trail 6 Year Old Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNutty

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

Only Wilderness Trail 6 Year Old Bourbon

Old WoodVanillaHoney

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