Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram
Balcones
★ 4.00
£90
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balcones | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63.1% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £90.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (63.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £89.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Balcones?
Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram 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
Only Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)