Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 305101) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 305101) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Dailuaine
£94
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 305101) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dailuaine | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54% | 51% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £93.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 305101) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 305101) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
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: Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 305101) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 305101) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£93.95 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £93.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Dailuaine?
Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 305101) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 305101) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)