Ben Nevis 10 Year Old (Parcel No.10) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old (Parcel No.10) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Ben Nevis
£65
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Ben Nevis 10 Year Old (Parcel No.10) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 51% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £64.94 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old (Parcel No.10) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old (Parcel No.10) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
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).
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old (Parcel No.10) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is better value at £65 vs £73.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 10 Year Old (Parcel No.10) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old (Parcel No.10) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +More affordable (£64.94 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £64.94)
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old (Parcel No.10) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Both taste of
Only Ben Nevis 10 Year Old (Parcel No.10) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)