Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
DistilleryCraigellachieDarkness
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51%46.3%
Age12 yr20 yr
Price£72.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish

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 £83.

For beginners: Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish 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 £82.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 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 Darkness!?

Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish 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

SherriedToastedCooked Fruit

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

Dried FruitNutty

Only Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish

Old Wood

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