Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
DistilleryCraigellachieMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%48.2%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£72.95£68.9
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory) is better value at £69 vs £73.

For beginners: Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £68.9)

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£68.9 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitToastedNutty

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

Cooked Fruit

Only Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)

Chocolate

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