Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
DistilleryCraigellachieBen Nevis
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%53.1%
Age12 yr14 yr
Price£72.95£84.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

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 £85.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is more approachable (65/100 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 £84.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.95 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 Ben?

Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

CitricVanillaOilyMalt Extract

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