Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£80
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
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 £80.
For beginners: Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection 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
Only Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)