Clos Martin XO 15 Year Old Armagnac vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clos Martin XO 15 Year Old Armagnac
Clos Martin
£59
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Clos Martin XO 15 Year Old Armagnac | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clos Martin | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £58.75 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clos Martin XO 15 Year Old Armagnac
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Clos Martin XO 15 Year Old Armagnac
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).
Clos Martin XO 15 Year Old Armagnac is better value at £59 vs £73.
For beginners: Clos Martin XO 15 Year Old Armagnac is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Clos Martin XO 15 Year Old Armagnac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£58.75 vs £72.95)
- +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 £58.75)
Who should buy Clos?
Clos Martin XO 15 Year Old Armagnac 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
Only Clos Martin XO 15 Year Old Armagnac
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)