Braeckman 7 Year Old 2015 Single Barrel Grain Whisky (cask 68) - Second Fill Bourbon vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Braeckman 7 Year Old 2015 Single Barrel Grain Whisky (cask 68) - Second Fill BourbonCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBraeckmanCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryBelgiumScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV56.3%51%
Age7 yr12 yr
Price£82.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Braeckman 7 Year Old 2015 Single Barrel Grain Whisky (cask 68) - Second Fill Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Braeckman 7 Year Old 2015 Single Barrel Grain Whisky (cask 68) - Second Fill Bourbon

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 £83.

For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Braeckman 7 Year Old 2015 Single Barrel Grain Whisky (cask 68) - Second Fill Bourbon

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 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 £82.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Braeckman?

Braeckman 7 Year Old 2015 Single Barrel Grain Whisky (cask 68) - Second Fill Bourbon 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

ToastedNutty

Only Braeckman 7 Year Old 2015 Single Barrel Grain Whisky (cask 68) - Second Fill Bourbon

VanillaFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

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