Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Loch Lomond 15 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Loch Lomond 15 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle)
DistilleryCraigellachieLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV51%46%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£72.95£60.78
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Loch Lomond 15 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 15 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Loch Lomond 15 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle) is better value at £61 vs £73.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 15 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle) is more approachable (80/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £60.78)

Loch Lomond 15 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£60.78 vs £72.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 15 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle) 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)

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Loch Lomond 15 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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