Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV41.9%51%
Age23 yr12 yr
Price£99.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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 £100.

For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £72.95)
  • 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 affordable (£72.95 vs £99.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

ChocolateOld Wood

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

ToastedNutty

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