Aberfeldy 16 Year Old vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old
Aberfeldy
★ 4.73
£69
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Aberfeldy 16 Year Old | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | 16 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £68.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 4.73/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.73).
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old is better value at £69 vs £73.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 16 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£68.95 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £68.95)
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberfeldy 16 Year Old
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)