Blended Malt #6 24 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 #6 24 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
ABV48.8%51%
Age24 yr12 yr
Price£94.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Blended Malt #6 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Blended Malt #6 24 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 0.00).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £95.

For beginners: Blended Malt #6 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt #6 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£94.95 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 £94.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #6 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

Dried FruitToastedNutty

Only Blended Malt #6 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodVanilla

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

SherriedCooked Fruit

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