Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)
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
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)
Port Dundas
★ 5.00
£80
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Port Dundas |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 51% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £80.
For beginners: Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £79.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 Port?
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)