Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (57.4%)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (57.4%)
DistilleryCraigellachieEdradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%57.4%
Age12 yr13 yr
Price£72.95£52.84
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (57.4%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (57.4%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (57.4%) is better value at £53 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £52.84)

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (57.4%)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.84 vs £72.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.4%) — 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 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (57.4%) 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

ToastedCooked Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (57.4%)

Old Wood

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