Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn)
DistilleryCraigellachieFettercairn
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%55.8%
Age12 yr13 yr
Price£72.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn) is better value at £67 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 £66.95)

Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£66.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — 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 Tête-À-Tête?

Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn) 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

Dried FruitToastedNutty

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

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Tête-À-Tête 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Fettercairn)

Leafy

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