Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryCraigellachieNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV51%60.7%
Age12 yr26 yr
Price£72.95£93.24
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value54/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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 £93.24)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£93.24 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 North?

North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractVanillaOily

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