Cooley 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 3B) - The Single Cask vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Cooley 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 3B) - The Single CaskCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryCooleyCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.2%51%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£93.5£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Cooley 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 3B) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Cooley 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 3B) - The Single Cask

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).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £94.

For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Cooley 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 3B) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£93.5 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 £93.5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Cooley?

Cooley 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 3B) - The Single Cask 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.

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Cooley 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 3B) - The Single Cask

ChocolateHoney

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

Cooked FruitNutty

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