Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature / Grand Cru NV Champagne vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature / Grand Cru NV Champagne
Benoit Lahaye
£71
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature / Grand Cru NV Champagne | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benoit Lahaye | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £70.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature / Grand Cru NV Champagne
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature / Grand Cru NV Champagne
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature / Grand Cru NV Champagne is better value at £71 vs £73.
For beginners: Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature / Grand Cru NV Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature / Grand Cru NV Champagne
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£70.95 vs £72.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £70.95)
Who should buy Benoit?
Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature / Grand Cru NV Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature / Grand Cru NV Champagne
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)