Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£88
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 51% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £87.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £88.
For beginners: Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.95 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 £87.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Campbeltown?
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)