Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
DistilleryCraigellachieMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%59.5%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£72.95£92.64
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value54/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £93.

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
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £92.64)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£92.64 vs £72.95)

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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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

Toasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitHoney

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