Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017
DistilleryCraigellachieLaurent Habrard
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV51%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£55.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017 is better value at £56 vs £73.

For beginners: Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017 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 £55.5)

Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£55.5 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Hermitage?

Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017

HoneyCitricFresh FruitFragant

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