Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.6%

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.6%
DistilleryCraigellachieEdradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%58.6%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£72.95£54.21
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.6%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.6%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.6% is better value at £54 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 £54.21)

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.6%

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.21 vs £72.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — 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 Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.6% 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

SherriedToastedCooked Fruit

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

Dried FruitNutty

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.6%

Old Wood

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