Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
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
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Amrut
★ 5.00
£89
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Amrut |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 56.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £88.78 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £89.
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 £88.78)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£88.78 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 Amrut?
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask 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 Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask