Ballechin 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 397) - Straight From The Cask vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 397) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£62
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Ballechin 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 397) - Straight From The Cask | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 51% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £61.92 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 397) - Straight From The Cask
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 397) - Straight From The Cask
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 0.00).
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 397) - Straight From The Cask is better value at £62 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 397) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£61.92 vs £72.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £61.92)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ballechin?
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 397) - 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.
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 Ballechin 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 397) - Straight From The Cask
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)