Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Bladnoch
£54
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Craigellachie |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.4% | 51% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £53.57 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
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).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) is better value at £54 vs £73.
For beginners: Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.57 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £53.57)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) 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.
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 Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)