Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of Scotland 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 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of ScotlandCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBlair AtholCraigellachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%51%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£88.5£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
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 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of Scotland

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 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — 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 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of Scotland 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 Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

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