Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Aultmore
£107
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £107.11 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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 £107.
For beginners: Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£107.11 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 £107.11)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)