Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Cameron Bridge
★ 5.00
£92
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Craigellachie |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 51% |
| Age | 26 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £91.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £92.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.95 vs £72.95)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £91.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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
Only Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)