Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One
DistilleryCraigellachieJon, Mark and Robbo
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£99.95
Rating5.00/54.80/5

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

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

Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value48/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £100.

For beginners: Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One is more approachable (75/100 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 £99.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 Jon,?

Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedToastedNutty

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

Dried FruitCooked Fruit

Only Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One

TobaccoChocolate

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