Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Speyburn 12 Year Old 2006 (batch 19/042) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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
Speyburn 12 Year Old 2006 (batch 19/042) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Speyburn
£70
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Speyburn 12 Year Old 2006 (batch 19/042) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Speyburn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 59.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Speyburn 12 Year Old 2006 (batch 19/042) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Speyburn 12 Year Old 2006 (batch 19/042) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyburn 12 Year Old 2006 (batch 19/042) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £70 vs £73.
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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £69.95)
Speyburn 12 Year Old 2006 (batch 19/042) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £72.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
- −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 Speyburn?
Speyburn 12 Year Old 2006 (batch 19/042) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Speyburn 12 Year Old 2006 (batch 19/042) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)