Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2205306) - Bedford Park 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 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2205306) - Bedford Park
Caol Ila
£75
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2205306) - Bedford Park | 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 | 57.2% | 51% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £75 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2205306) - Bedford Park
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2205306) - Bedford Park
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).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £75.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2205306) - Bedford Park
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£75 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 £75)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2205306) - Bedford Park 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
Only Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2205306) - Bedford Park
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)