An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryMaster of MaltCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54%51%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£59.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

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).

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) is better value at £60 vs £73.

For beginners: An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £59.95)

Who should buy An?

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) 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

Toasted

Only An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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