Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCraigellachieFEW Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV51%63.6%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£72.95£92.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness33/100
Beginner35/100
Value54/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £93.

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
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £92.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (63.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£92.95 vs £72.95)

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 FEW?

FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

ToastedNutty

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

Only FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitYeasty

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