Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762)
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
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762)
Bladnoch
★ 4.00
£59
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 49.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £59.36 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762) is better value at £59 vs £73.
For beginners: Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762) is more approachable (75/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £59.36)
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£59.36 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762)