Ben Nevis 15 Year Old 2010 - Milroy's Soho Selection 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 15 Year Old 2010 - Milroy's Soho SelectionCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBen NevisCraigellachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.3%51%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£74.5£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 15 Year Old 2010 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Ben Nevis 15 Year Old 2010 - Milroy's Soho Selection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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 £75.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 15 Year Old 2010 - Milroy's Soho Selection is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 15 Year Old 2010 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£74.5 vs £72.95)
  • 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 affordable (£72.95 vs £74.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 15 Year Old 2010 - Milroy's Soho Selection 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 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 Ben Nevis 15 Year Old 2010 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractMossy

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

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked FruitNutty

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