Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303341) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303341) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBenrinnesCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%51%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£80£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303341) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303341) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303341) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303341) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£80 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 £80)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303341) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

Cooked FruitSherriedToasted

Only Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303341) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

HoneyVanilla

Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Dried FruitNutty

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