Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 712136) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 712136) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
DistilleryCraigellachieTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%51.8%
Age12 yr13 yr
Price£72.95£95.09
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 712136) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 712136) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

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 £95.

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

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 £95.09)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 712136) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£95.09 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 712136) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) 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

SherriedToastedCooked Fruit

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

Dried FruitNutty

Only Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 712136) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

VanillaHoney

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