Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)
DistilleryCraigellachieMars
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£109.5
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value37/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £110.

For beginners: Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition) 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 £109.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£109.5 vs £72.95)
  • 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 Mars?

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition) 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

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

VanillaFresh FruitFragantNew WoodHoney

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