Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
★ 3.67
£92
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 51% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £91.67 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 3.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
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 3.67).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £92.
For beginners: Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.67 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.7 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 £91.67)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Black?
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)