Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
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
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Benriach
★ 4.00
£83
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 57.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £82.87 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £83.
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 £82.87)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.87 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Benriach?
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry 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
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish