Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask
DistilleryCraigellachiePaul John
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£81
Rating5.00/54.33/5

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

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

Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £81.

For beginners: Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask 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)
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £81)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£81 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Pedro Ximénez Select Cask 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 Fruit

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

ToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask

Chocolate

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