Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 9339) - Red Wine Cask Finish

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 9339) - Red Wine Cask Finish
DistilleryCraigellachieGlenAllachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%61.2%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£72.95£95.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 9339) - Red Wine Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 9339) - Red Wine Cask Finish

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 £96.

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 £95.5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 9339) - Red Wine Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (61.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£95.5 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 2013 (cask 9339) - Red Wine Cask Finish 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 GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 9339) - Red Wine Cask Finish

ChocolateVanilla

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