Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Blackwater
£94
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blackwater | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £93.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
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 £94.
For beginners: Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£93.95 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 £93.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Blackwater?
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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 Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)