Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Macaloney’s Caledonian (cask 66) - Invermallie Ex-Bourbon Cask
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
Macaloney’s Caledonian (cask 66) - Invermallie Ex-Bourbon Cask
Macaloney's
£55
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Macaloney’s Caledonian (cask 66) - Invermallie Ex-Bourbon Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Macaloney's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Canada |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.95 | £55.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Macaloney’s Caledonian (cask 66) - Invermallie Ex-Bourbon Cask
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Macaloney’s Caledonian (cask 66) - Invermallie Ex-Bourbon Cask
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macaloney’s Caledonian (cask 66) - Invermallie Ex-Bourbon Cask is better value at £55 vs £73.
For beginners: Macaloney’s Caledonian (cask 66) - Invermallie Ex-Bourbon Cask 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 £55.24)
Macaloney’s Caledonian (cask 66) - Invermallie Ex-Bourbon Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£55.24 vs £72.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Macaloney’s?
Macaloney’s Caledonian (cask 66) - Invermallie Ex-Bourbon Cask 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)
Only Macaloney’s Caledonian (cask 66) - Invermallie Ex-Bourbon Cask