Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
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
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
Cambus
£55
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Cambus |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 51% | 54.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £55.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) is better value at £55 vs £73.
For beginners: Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) is more approachable (65/100 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 £55.45)
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£55.45 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −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 Cambus?
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) 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
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)