Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 16795) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 16795) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryCraigellachieCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%51%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£60.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 16795) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 16795) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 2006 (cask 16795) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £61 vs £73.

For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 16795) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 16795) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£60.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £60.95)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 16795) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

SherriedDried FruitToastedNutty

Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 16795) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Chocolate

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

Cooked Fruit

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