Benriach 16 Year Old 1988 vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 16 Year Old 1988
Benriach
£69
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Benriach 16 Year Old 1988 | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 51% |
| Age | 16 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £68.67 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 16 Year Old 1988
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Benriach 16 Year Old 1988
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).
Benriach 16 Year Old 1988 is better value at £69 vs £73.
For beginners: Benriach 16 Year Old 1988 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benriach 16 Year Old 1988
Pros
- +More affordable (£68.67 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £68.67)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 16 Year Old 1988 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
Both taste of
Only Benriach 16 Year Old 1988
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)