Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs The Cigar Malt 15 Year Old - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)
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
The Cigar Malt 15 Year Old - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)
Ian Macleod
★ 4.00
£70
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | The Cigar Malt 15 Year Old - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Ian Macleod |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 55.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £70.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
The Cigar Malt 15 Year Old - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
The Cigar Malt 15 Year Old - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
The Cigar Malt 15 Year Old - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod) is better value at £70 vs £73.
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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £70.45)
The Cigar Malt 15 Year Old - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)
Pros
- +More affordable (£70.45 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 The?
The Cigar Malt 15 Year Old - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod) 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 The Cigar Malt 15 Year Old - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)