Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh)
DistilleryCraigellachieTamnavulin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%56.8%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£72.95£87.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh)

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh)

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 £88.

For beginners: Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh) 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 £87.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£87.5 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 Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh) 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

SherriedDried Fruit

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

ToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh)

ChocolateCitricVanilla

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