Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryAultmoreCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%51%
Age9 yr12 yr
Price£52.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

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).

Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is better value at £53 vs £73.

For beginners: Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £52.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

Only Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

HoneyFresh FruitCitricVegetativeMalt Extract

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

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