Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still
Blackwater
£93
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still | 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 | £92.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still
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 £93.
For beginners: Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£92.95 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 £92.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Blackwater?
Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still 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 Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)