Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask
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
Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask
Great Northern Distillery
£89
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Great Northern Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 54.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £88.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask
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 £89.
For beginners: Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask is more approachable (65/100 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 £88.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£88.95 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 Great?
Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask