Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Mannochmore 9 Year Old 2012 (Cask 12490) - The Single 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
Mannochmore 9 Year Old 2012 (Cask 12490) - The Single Cask
Mannochmore
£79
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Mannochmore 9 Year Old 2012 (Cask 12490) - The Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Mannochmore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 54.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £78.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Mannochmore 9 Year Old 2012 (Cask 12490) - The Single Cask
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Mannochmore 9 Year Old 2012 (Cask 12490) - The Single Cask
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: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 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 £78.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Mannochmore 9 Year Old 2012 (Cask 12490) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£78.95 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 Mannochmore?
Mannochmore 9 Year Old 2012 (Cask 12490) - The Single Cask 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Mannochmore 9 Year Old 2012 (Cask 12490) - The Single Cask