BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Benriach
★ 4.00
£83
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak | 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 | 55.3% | 51% |
| Age | 19 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £83.11 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
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 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£83.11 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 £83.11)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak 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 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)