Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Secret Highland Distillery 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)
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
Secret Highland Distillery 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£100
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Secret Highland Distillery 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Master of Malt |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 54.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Secret Highland Distillery 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Secret Highland Distillery 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £100.
For beginners: Secret Highland Distillery 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt) 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 £99.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Secret Highland Distillery 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — 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 Secret?
Secret Highland Distillery 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt) 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 Secret Highland Distillery 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)