Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac CaskCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBushmillsCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%51%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£94.54£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

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 £95.

For beginners: Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£94.54 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 £94.54)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

Only Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

ChocolateOld Wood

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

ToastedNutty

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