Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release
DistilleryCraigellachieFiley Bay
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%50%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£79.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

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

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

Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value38/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £80.

For beginners: Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release 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 £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Filey?

Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedCooked Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release

ChocolateOily

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