Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
DistilleryCraigellachieLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV51%56.8%
Age12 yr20 yr
Price£72.95£88.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish

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 £89.

For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 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 £88.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.95 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 Darkness!?

Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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

Dried FruitToasted

Only Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish

Old WoodVanilla

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