Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900128) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900128) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryCraigellachieDeanston
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%64.7%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£72.95£79.27
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900128) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900128) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £79.

For beginners: Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900128) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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 £79.27)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900128) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (64.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.27 vs £72.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900128) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedToasted

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

Dried FruitCooked FruitNutty

Only Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900128) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

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