Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey – 2012

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey – 2012
DistilleryCraigellachieThomas H. Handy
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV51%66.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£94.04
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey – 2012

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey – 2012

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 £94.

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 £94.04)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey – 2012

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (66.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.04 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 Thomas?

Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey – 2012 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

Dried FruitToastedNutty

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

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey – 2012

Vanilla

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