Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & RuddCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBlair AtholCraigellachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeScotchSingle Malt
ABV57.8%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£88.5£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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 £89.

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.5 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 £88.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

Toasted

Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitNutty

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