Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryAberlourCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%51%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£78.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky)

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).

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £79.

For beginners: Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£78.95 vs £72.95)
  • 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 affordable (£72.95 vs £78.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky) 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

SherriedToasted

Only Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky)

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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

Dried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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