Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
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
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Blackwater
£94
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Blackwater |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 51% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.95 | £93.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
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 £94.
For beginners: Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox is more approachable (75/100 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 £93.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£93.95 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 Blackwater?
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox