Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old
Blackwater
£108
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old | 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 | £108 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old
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 £108.
For beginners: Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£108 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 £108)
- +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 Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old 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
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