Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Orkney 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 18701) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Orkney 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 18701) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryCraigellachieHunter Laing
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%62.8%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£72.95£92.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

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

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

Orkney 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 18701) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value32/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Orkney 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 18701) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £92.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Orkney 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 18701) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£92.95 vs £72.95)
  • 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 Orkney?

Orkney 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 18701) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 Orkney 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 18701) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanilla

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