Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
★ 4.00
£91
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 58.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £91.22 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £91.
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)
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £91.22)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.22 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 The?
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company) 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
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
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