Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) 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 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBlair AtholCraigellachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%51%
Age9 yr12 yr
Price£63.95£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

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 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is better value at £64 vs £73.

For beginners: Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£63.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £63.95)

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) 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

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitToasted

Only Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Chocolate

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

Nutty

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