Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
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
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Invergordon
★ 2.75
£118
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 51% | 51.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £117.53 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.75/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.75).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £118.
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 £117.53)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.53 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (2.8 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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter 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
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)