Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Orkney 17 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Orkney 17 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
DistilleryCraigellachieNorth Star Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%57.9%
Age12 yr17 yr
Price£72.95£94.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Orkney 17 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Orkney 17 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

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 £95.

For beginners: Orkney 17 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits 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 £94.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Orkney 17 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 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 Orkney?

Orkney 17 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits 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

SherriedDried Fruit

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

ToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Orkney 17 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

ChocolateHoneyOld Wood

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