Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe Finish vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe FinishCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBunnahabhainCraigellachie
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.3%51%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£90£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe Finish

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

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe Finish

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 £90.

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

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£90 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 £90)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe Finish 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

Cooked FruitSherried

Only Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe Finish

Fresh FruitHoneyOily

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

Dried FruitToastedNutty

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