Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Wilderness Trail Distillery Family Reserve 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 Distillery Family Reserve Bourbon
DistilleryCraigellachieWilderness Trail
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV51%57%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£78.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Wilderness Trail Distillery Family Reserve Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wilderness Trail Distillery Family Reserve Bourbon

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 £79.

For beginners: Wilderness Trail Distillery Family Reserve Bourbon 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 £78.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Wilderness Trail Distillery Family Reserve Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£78.5 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 Wilderness?

Wilderness Trail Distillery Family Reserve Bourbon 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

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only Wilderness Trail Distillery Family Reserve Bourbon

VanillaHoneyChocolateNew Wood

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