Blanton's Original Single Barrel vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blanton's Original Single Barrel
Blanton's
★ 3.80
£80
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Blanton's Original Single Barrel | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blanton's | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.5% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 3.80/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blanton's Original Single Barrel
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Blanton's Original Single Barrel
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 3.80).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £80.
For beginners: Blanton's Original Single Barrel is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blanton's Original Single Barrel
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 £79.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Blanton's?
Blanton's Original Single Barrel suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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
Both taste of
Only Blanton's Original Single Barrel
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)