Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)
DistilleryCraigellachieTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%54.3%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£72.95£59.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value83/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £60 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

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £59.95)

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £72.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water

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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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

Cooked FruitNutty

Only Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)

TobaccoOld Wood

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