Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 116) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits)

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 2009 (cask 116) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits)
DistilleryCraigellachieDeanston
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%54.8%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£72.95£60
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 2009 (cask 116) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 116) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 116) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £60 vs £73.

For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £60)

Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 116) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£60 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • 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 2009 (cask 116) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits) 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

SherriedCooked Fruit

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

Dried FruitToastedNutty

Only Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 116) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits)

LeatheryOld Wood

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