Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£66
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 51% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £65.5 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £66 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£65.5 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £65.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Only Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)