Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
North British
★ 4.50
£80
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 51% | 54.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £79.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £80.
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 £79.8)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.8 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 North?
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd