Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 3814010808) - (Duncan Taylor)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 3814010808) - (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryCraigellachieBunnahabhain
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%55.1%
Age12 yr9 yr
Price£72.95£72.59
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 3814010808) - (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 3814010808) - (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 3814010808) - (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £73 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 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £72.59)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 3814010808) - (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£72.59 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — 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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 3814010808) - (Duncan Taylor) 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

Sherried

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

Dried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 3814010808) - (Duncan Taylor)

SmokeyOilyLeathery

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