Ayala A18 Le Blanc De Blancs 2018 vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ayala A18 Le Blanc De Blancs 2018
Ayala
£69
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Ayala A18 Le Blanc De Blancs 2018 | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ayala | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £68.5 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ayala A18 Le Blanc De Blancs 2018
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Ayala A18 Le Blanc De Blancs 2018
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).
Ayala A18 Le Blanc De Blancs 2018 is better value at £69 vs £73.
For beginners: Ayala A18 Le Blanc De Blancs 2018 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ayala A18 Le Blanc De Blancs 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£68.5 vs £72.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £68.5)
Who should buy Ayala?
Ayala A18 Le Blanc De Blancs 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
Only Ayala A18 Le Blanc De Blancs 2018
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)