Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 300009) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 300009) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£73
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 300009) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | 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 | 59% | 51% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 300009) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 300009) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 better value at £73 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 300009) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — may need water
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 300009) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 300009) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)