Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 110036) - Revival (The Higginbottom)
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
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 110036) - Revival (The Higginbottom)
Strathclyde
★ 5.00
£120
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 110036) - Revival (The Higginbottom) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Strathclyde |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 51% | 55% |
| Age | 12 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 110036) - Revival (The Higginbottom)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 110036) - Revival (The Higginbottom)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £120.
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
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £120)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 110036) - Revival (The Higginbottom)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 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 Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 110036) - Revival (The Higginbottom) 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
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 110036) - Revival (The Higginbottom)