Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 312520) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 312520) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Benrinnes
£71
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 312520) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 51% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £71.31 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 312520) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 312520) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
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).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 312520) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is better value at £71 vs £73.
For beginners: Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 312520) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 312520) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£71.31 vs £72.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — 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 £71.31)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 312520) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) 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 Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 312520) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)