Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)
DistilleryCraigellachieFiley Bay
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£65.75
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value76/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3) is better value at £66 vs £73.

For beginners: Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £65.75)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.75 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Filey?

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3) 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

Toasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

SmokeyCitricMalt ExtractVanilla

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