Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes
★ 4.00
£80
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) | 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 | 47.5% | 51% |
| Age | 17 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
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 £80.
For beginners: Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)