Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cardhu | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 51% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £83.9 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
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 better value at £73 vs £84.
For beginners: Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£83.9 vs £72.95)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £83.9)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Cardhu?
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Only Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)