Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£60
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bardstown Bourbon Co | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 51% |
| Age | 6 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series
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).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series is better value at £60 vs £73.
For beginners: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series
Pros
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £72.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £59.95)
Who should buy Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
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
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