Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 4.67
£95
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 51% |
| Age | 19 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £94.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 4.67).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £95.
For beginners: Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£94.95 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 £94.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Both taste of
Only Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)