Caledonian 29 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.

Caledonian 29 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryCaledonianCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV47.7%51%
Age29 yr12 yr
Price£74.95£72.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Caledonian 29 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

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

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

Caledonian 29 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 4.50).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £75.

For beginners: Caledonian 29 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Caledonian 29 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£74.95 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 £74.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Caledonian?

Caledonian 29 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 Grain 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

NuttyDried Fruit

Only Caledonian 29 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodOily

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

SherriedToastedCooked Fruit

Explore more