Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Paul John 2011 (bottled 2015) (cask 15066) - Malts of Scotland
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
Paul John 2011 (bottled 2015) (cask 15066) - Malts of Scotland
Paul John
£80
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Paul John 2011 (bottled 2015) (cask 15066) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Paul John |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 60% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.95 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Paul John 2011 (bottled 2015) (cask 15066) - Malts of Scotland
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Paul John 2011 (bottled 2015) (cask 15066) - Malts of Scotland
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 £80.
For beginners: Paul John 2011 (bottled 2015) (cask 15066) - Malts of Scotland 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)
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Paul John 2011 (bottled 2015) (cask 15066) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £72.95)
- −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 Paul?
Paul John 2011 (bottled 2015) (cask 15066) - Malts of Scotland 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)
Only Paul John 2011 (bottled 2015) (cask 15066) - Malts of Scotland