Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryCraigellachieMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51%47.3%
Age12 yr18 yr
Price£72.95£89.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt)

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 £90.

For beginners: Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 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 £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 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 Blended?

Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt) 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

Dried FruitToastedNutty

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

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt)

HoneyMalt Extract

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