Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn)
Fettercairn
£67
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 51% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn)
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).
Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn) is better value at £67 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn)
Pros
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £66.95)
Who should buy Tête-À-Tête?
Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn) 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 Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)