Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Booker's
★ 4.70
£85
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Booker's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51% | 62.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £84.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.70/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.70).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £85.
For beginners: Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) 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 £84.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£84.95 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 Booker's?
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) 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)
Only Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)