Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Amrut Two Continents 2nd EditionCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryAmrutCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£59.95£72.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value83/100

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

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

Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition is better value at £60 vs £73.

For beginners: Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £59.95)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition 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 Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

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