Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.) 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 7 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.)
Ben Nevis
£80
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.) | 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 | 50% | 51% |
| Age | 7 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.99 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.)
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).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £80.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.99 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 £79.99)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2013 (Thompson Bros.) 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
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