Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)
DistilleryCraigellachieThe New Zealand Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandNew Zealand
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%55.4%
Age12 yr19 yr
Price£72.95£94.22
Rating5.00/5

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

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

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

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 £94.

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 affordable (£72.95 vs £94.22)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.22 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 New?

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32) 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

Dried FruitToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

Only New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

HoneyMalt ExtractOily

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