Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryCotswoldsCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.4%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£62.14£72.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner25/100
Value72/100

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

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

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%)

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 4.50).

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%) is better value at £62 vs £73.

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

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£62.14 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £62.14)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Cotswolds?

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%) 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

Toasted

Only Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%)

SmokeyFresh FruitMedicinalOily

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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