Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryCraigellachieDestillerie Ralf Hauer
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandGermany
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%57.1%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£72.95£117.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £118.

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 £117.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£117.95 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 Saillt?

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks) 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 Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

SmokeyMalt ExtractHay-likeMedicinal

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