Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits
DistilleryCraigellachieBonnington
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%63.5%
Age12 yr5 yr
Price£72.95£70.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

Smoke63/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits is better value at £71 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £70.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£70.95 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (63.5%) — 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 Bonnington?

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits 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

Toasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

SmokeyNew WoodCoal-gasOily

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