Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda
DistilleryCraigellachieSpirit of Hven
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%45%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£87.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

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 £88.

For beginners: Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda is more approachable (65/100 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 £87.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£87.95 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 Spirit?

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda 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

Toasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitLeafy

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