Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs North British 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10938) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)North British 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10938) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryCraigellachieNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV51%50.2%
Age12 yr27 yr
Price£72.95£85.23
Rating5.00/53.50/5

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

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

North British 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10938) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value41/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10938) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £85.

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 £85.23)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

North British 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10938) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£85.23 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10938) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Toasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only North British 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10938) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

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