Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 1974) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 1974) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Auchroisk
£83
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 1974) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 51% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £82.8 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 1974) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 1974) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £83.
For beginners: Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 1974) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 1974) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.8 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 £82.8)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 1974) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 1974) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)