Auchroisk 20 Year Old 1994 - 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.

Auchroisk 20 Year Old 1994 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryAuchroiskCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.1%51%
Age20 yr12 yr
Price£91.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 20 Year Old 1994 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Auchroisk 20 Year Old 1994 - Single Cask (Master of 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 £92.

For beginners: Auchroisk 20 Year Old 1994 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 20 Year Old 1994 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£91.95 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 £91.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 20 Year Old 1994 - 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Auchroisk 20 Year Old 1994 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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