Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
£94
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardgowan | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.8% | 51% |
| Age | 27 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £93.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan)
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 £94.
For beginners: Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£93.95 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 £93.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Clydebuilt?
Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)