Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon
DistilleryCraigellachieDriftless Glen
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV51%60%
Age12 yr5 yr
Price£72.95£80.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon

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 £81.

For beginners: Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon is more approachable (55/100 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 £80.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£80.95 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 Driftless?

Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon

VanillaNew WoodHoney

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