Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Longmorn 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 917) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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
Longmorn 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 917) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn
£79
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Longmorn 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 917) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Longmorn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 56.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £79.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Longmorn 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 917) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Longmorn 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 917) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £79.
For beginners: Longmorn 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 917) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 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 £79.43)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Longmorn 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 917) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.43 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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 917) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Longmorn 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 917) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)