Ardmore 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 100004503A) - (Saltire Rare 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 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 100004503A) - (Saltire Rare Malt)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryArdmoreCraigellachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%51%
Age14 yr12 yr
Price£93.18£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 100004503A) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Ardmore 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 100004503A) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

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 £93.

For beginners: Ardmore 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 100004503A) - (Saltire Rare Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Ardmore 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 100004503A) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£93.18 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 £93.18)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 100004503A) - (Saltire Rare Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

SherriedToastedDried Fruit

Only Ardmore 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 100004503A) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

VanillaLeathery

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

Cooked FruitNutty

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