Blended Malt #3 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 #3 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.2%51%
Age19 yr12 yr
Price£69.95£72.95
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Blended Malt #3 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner50/100
Value43/100

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Blended Malt #3 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Blended Malt #3 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £70 vs £73.

For beginners: Blended Malt #3 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt #3 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 £69.95)

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #3 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

SherriedDried FruitToastedNutty

Only Blended Malt #3 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old Wood

Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Cooked Fruit

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