Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Aberlour
★ 5.00
£105
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.3% | 51% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £105.19 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
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 better value at £73 vs £105.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£105.19 vs £72.95)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £105.19)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) 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 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 Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)