Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 11) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 11) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryTomintoulCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60%51%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£63.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 11) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 11) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)

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).

Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 11) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) is better value at £64 vs £73.

For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 11) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£63.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — 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 £63.95)

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 11) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) 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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitToasted

Only Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 11) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)

Chocolate

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

Nutty

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