Benrinnes 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky 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 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£65
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Benrinnes 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky 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 | 52.5% | 51% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Benrinnes 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £65 vs £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £72.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — 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
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £64.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky 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 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)