Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)
Bladnoch
£113
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi) | 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 | 54.1% | 51% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £112.57 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)
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 £113.
For beginners: Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£112.57 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 £112.57)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)