Braeval 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 127) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Braeval 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 127) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)Craigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.9%51%
Age14 yr12 yr
Price£83.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Braeval 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 127) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Braeval 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 127) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £84.

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

Braeval 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 127) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£83.95 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 £83.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Braeval?

Braeval 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 127) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 FruitNutty

Only Braeval 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 127) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

HoneyMalt Extract

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

ToastedCooked Fruit

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