Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish)
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 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish)
Amrut
★ 5.00
£78
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Amrut |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 62.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.95 | £77.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £78.
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 £77.8)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77.8 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 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish) 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 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish)