Tennessee Bourbon 13 Year Old 2003 - North Star Spirits vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Tennessee Bourbon 13 Year Old 2003 - North Star SpiritsCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV51.3%51%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£81.43£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Tennessee Bourbon 13 Year Old 2003 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tennessee Bourbon 13 Year Old 2003 - North Star Spirits

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: Tennessee Bourbon 13 Year Old 2003 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Tennessee Bourbon 13 Year Old 2003 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£81.43 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 £81.43)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Tennessee?

Tennessee Bourbon 13 Year Old 2003 - North Star Spirits 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

Toasted

Only Tennessee Bourbon 13 Year Old 2003 - North Star Spirits

VanillaTobaccoOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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