Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryCraigellachieGirvan
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV51%51.5%
Age12 yr30 yr
Price£72.95£96.45
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £96.

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

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £96.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£96.45 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Girvan?

Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Nutty

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked Fruit

Only Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodOilyYeastyMalt Extract

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