Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20051) - Old Particular (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.

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20051) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryAuchroiskCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.4%51%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£81.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20051) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20051) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £82.

For beginners: Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20051) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20051) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.95 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 £81.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20051) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

SherriedToastedDried Fruit

Only Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20051) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

ChocolateHoney

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

Cooked FruitNutty

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