Alabat XO Heritage Bas Armagnac vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Alabat XO Heritage Bas Armagnac
Alabat
£58
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Alabat XO Heritage Bas Armagnac | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Alabat | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £58.25 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Alabat XO Heritage Bas Armagnac
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Alabat XO Heritage Bas Armagnac
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 0.00).
Alabat XO Heritage Bas Armagnac is better value at £58 vs £73.
For beginners: Alabat XO Heritage Bas Armagnac is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Alabat XO Heritage Bas Armagnac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£58.25 vs £72.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £58.25)
Who should buy Alabat?
Alabat XO Heritage Bas Armagnac is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Alabat XO Heritage Bas Armagnac
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)