Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£60
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.7% | 51% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Quick verdict
Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £60 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £72.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
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)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Only Ardmore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)