Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryCraigellachieLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV51%46%
Age12 yr19 yr
Price£72.95£57.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value69/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is better value at £58 vs £73.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £57.95)

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£57.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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