Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6 vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6
Cotswolds
£84
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6 | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cotswolds | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 51% |
| Age | 5 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.25 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6
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 £84.
For beginners: Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£84.25 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 £84.25)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Cotswolds?
Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6 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
Only Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)