Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Zinfandel Finish American Rye Whisky vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Zinfandel Finish American Rye Whisky
Catoctin Creek
£80
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Zinfandel Finish American Rye Whisky | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Catoctin Creek | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Zinfandel Finish American Rye Whisky
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Zinfandel Finish American Rye Whisky
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 £80.
For beginners: Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Zinfandel Finish American Rye Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Zinfandel Finish American Rye Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Catoctin?
Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Zinfandel Finish American Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Zinfandel Finish American Rye Whisky
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)