Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Auchroisk
★ 5.00
£101
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | 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 | 52.9% | 51% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £101.3 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 better value at £73 vs £101.
For beginners: Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£101.3 vs £72.95)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £101.3)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Only Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 21750) Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)