Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 42) - Straight From The Cask

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 42) - Straight From The Cask
DistilleryCraigellachieEdradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%57.2%
Age12 yr10 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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 42) - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 42) - Straight From The Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 42) - Straight From The Cask 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 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 42) - Straight From The Cask

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — 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 Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 42) - Straight From The Cask 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 Fruit

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

ToastedNutty

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 42) - Straight From The Cask

ChocolateOld Wood

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