Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Strathmill 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 348030) - James Eadie

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Strathmill 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 348030) - James Eadie
DistilleryCraigellachieStrathmill
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%58.5%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£72.95£62.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Strathmill 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 348030) - James Eadie

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathmill 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 348030) - James Eadie

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathmill 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 348030) - James Eadie is better value at £63 vs £73.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £62.95)

Strathmill 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 348030) - James Eadie

Pros

  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • 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 Strathmill?

Strathmill 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 348030) - James Eadie 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 FruitToasted

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

Cooked FruitNutty

Only Strathmill 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 348030) - James Eadie

ChocolateLeathery

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