Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 5000) - Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 5000) - Single Cask
GlenAllachie
£90
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 5000) - Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 58.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 5000) - Single Cask
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 5000) - Single Cask
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 £90.
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 affordable (£72.95 vs £89.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 5000) - Single Cask
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 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 GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 5000) - Single Cask 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
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 5000) - Single Cask