Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryCraigellachieMurray McDavid
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51%44.1%
Age12 yr26 yr
Price£72.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £100.

For beginners: Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (55/100 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 £99.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £72.95)
  • 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 Bùrn?

Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked Fruit

Only Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Malt ExtractOld WoodSmokey

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