Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs J.G. Thomson 23 Year Old Blended Malt

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)J.G. Thomson 23 Year Old Blended Malt
DistilleryCraigellachieJ.G Thomson & Co.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51%46%
Age12 yr23 yr
Price£72.95£93.76
Rating5.00/5

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

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

J.G. Thomson 23 Year Old Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.G. Thomson 23 Year Old Blended Malt

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: J.G. Thomson 23 Year Old Blended Malt 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 £93.76)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

J.G. Thomson 23 Year Old Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£93.76 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 J.G.?

J.G. Thomson 23 Year Old Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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

Cooked FruitNutty

Only J.G. Thomson 23 Year Old Blended Malt

Old WoodChocolate

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