Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Ardmore
£55
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) | 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 | 57.4% | 51% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
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).
Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) is better value at £55 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £72.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £54.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)