Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky
Deanston
★ 4.50
£69
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 46.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £69.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky is better value at £69 vs £73.
For beginners: Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £69.02)
Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£69.02 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Whisky