Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£69
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 51% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £69.3 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £69 vs £73.
For beginners: Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£69.3 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £69.3)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Both taste of
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)