Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish 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 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Benriach
★ 4.00
£83
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish | 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 | 57.9% | 51% |
| Age | 16 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £82.87 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
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 4.00).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £83.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.87 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £82.87)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish 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 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)