Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBladnochCraigellachie
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.7%51%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£99.99£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

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 £100.

For beginners: Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Only Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

FragantHoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

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