Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35 vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBarrell Craft SpiritsCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV58.8%51%
Age6 yr12 yr
Price£95.15£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35

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 £95.

For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£95.15 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 £95.15)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Barrell?

Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35 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

ToastedNutty

Only Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35

TobaccoOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

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