BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon vs Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Benriach
★ 5.00
£150
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£88
| BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon | Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.4% | 58.3% |
| Age | 13 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £150 | £88.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £88 vs £150.
For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £88.43)
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£88.43 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon 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 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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
Both taste of
Only BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)