Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2%

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2%
DistilleryCraigellachieMB Roland
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV51%58.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£72.37
Rating5.00/53.00/5

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

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

MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness82/100
Beginner55/100
Value41/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2% is better value at £72 vs £73.

For beginners: MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2% 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £72.37)

MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2%

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£72.37 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 MB?

MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2% 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)

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2%

VanillaNew WoodChocolateHoneyOily

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