Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021
DistilleryCraigellachieEast London Liquor Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£73.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner75/100
Value68/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £74.

For beginners: East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £73.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.5 vs £72.95)

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 East?

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaNew WoodCitric

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