Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs J&B 12 Year Old Exception
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
J&B 12 Year Old Exception
J&B
★ 5.00
£80
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | J&B 12 Year Old Exception | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | J&B |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £79.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
J&B 12 Year Old Exception
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
J&B 12 Year Old Exception
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £80.
For beginners: J&B 12 Year Old Exception is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £79.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
J&B 12 Year Old Exception
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.99 vs £72.95)
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 J&B?
J&B 12 Year Old Exception 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 J&B 12 Year Old Exception