Caol Ila 18 Year Old 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 18 Year Old
Caol Ila
★ 4.72
£99
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Caol Ila 18 Year Old | 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 | 43% | 51% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £98.94 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 4.72/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
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 4.72).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £99.
For beginners: Caol Ila 18 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£98.94 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 £98.94)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 18 Year Old 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
Only Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)