Bower Hill 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.

Bower Hill Single BarrelCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBower HillCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV47%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£86.61£72.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Bower Hill Single Barrel

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value52/100

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

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

Bower Hill Single Barrel

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 4.50).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £87.

For beginners: Bower Hill Single Barrel is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bower Hill Single Barrel

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£86.61 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 £86.61)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Bower?

Bower Hill 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

Toasted

Only Bower Hill Single Barrel

VanillaNew WoodOily

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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