Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)
DistilleryCraigellachieInchgower
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%46%
Age12 yr18 yr
Price£72.95£94.15
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)

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 £94.

For beginners: Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) 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 £94.15)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£94.15 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitOld Wood

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