Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (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 Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryMaster of MaltCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%51%
Age32 yr12 yr
Price£89.95£72.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value56/100

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

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

Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)

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 better value at £73 vs £90.

For beginners: Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 vs £72.95)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Nutty

Only Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked Fruit

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