Benrinnes 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 55% (Darkness) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 55% (Darkness)
Benrinnes
£66
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Benrinnes 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 55% (Darkness) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 51% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £65.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 55% (Darkness)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Benrinnes 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 55% (Darkness)
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 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 55% (Darkness) is better value at £66 vs £73.
For beginners: Benrinnes 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 55% (Darkness) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 55% (Darkness)
Pros
- +More affordable (£65.95 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — 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 £65.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 55% (Darkness) 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 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 55% (Darkness)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)