Compass Box Experimental Grain vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box Experimental Grain
Compass Box
£92
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Compass Box Experimental Grain | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Craigellachie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £91.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box Experimental Grain
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Compass Box Experimental Grain
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 £92.
For beginners: Compass Box Experimental Grain is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Compass Box Experimental Grain
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.95 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 £91.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box Experimental Grain suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
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Only Compass Box Experimental Grain
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