Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19614) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19614) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBlair AtholCraigellachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%51%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£61.16£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19614) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19614) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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).

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19614) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £61 vs £73.

For beginners: Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19614) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19614) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£61.16 vs £72.95)

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 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £61.16)

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19614) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19614) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractVanilla

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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