Jura 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 21866) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Jura 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 21866) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryJuraCraigellachie
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.5%51%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£80.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Jura 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 21866) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Jura 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 21866) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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 £81.

For beginners: Jura 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 21866) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Jura 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 21866) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£80.95 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 £80.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 21866) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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

SherriedToasted

Only Jura 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 21866) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

CitricFresh FruitHoney

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

Dried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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