Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Alistair Walker
£100
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Alistair Walker |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 52.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £100.
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 £99.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 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 Orkney?
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)