Circumstance Distillery Organic Single Grain Rye Whisky Batch #2, 70cl vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Circumstance Distillery Organic Single Grain Rye Whisky Batch #2, 70clCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryCircumstance DistilleryCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£54.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Circumstance Distillery Organic Single Grain Rye Whisky Batch #2, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Circumstance Distillery Organic Single Grain Rye Whisky Batch #2, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Circumstance Distillery Organic Single Grain Rye Whisky Batch #2, 70cl is better value at £55 vs £73.

For beginners: Circumstance Distillery Organic Single Grain Rye Whisky Batch #2, 70cl is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Circumstance Distillery Organic Single Grain Rye Whisky Batch #2, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£54.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £54.95)

Who should buy Circumstance?

Circumstance Distillery Organic Single Grain Rye Whisky Batch #2, 70cl 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

ToastedDried FruitNuttySherried

Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Cooked Fruit

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