Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Smögen
★ 5.00
£92
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smögen | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 51% |
| Age | 4 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £91.56 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
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 better value at £73 vs £92.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.56 vs £72.95)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £91.56)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 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
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Only Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)