BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish vs Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£299
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask
Glenfarclas
£222
| BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish | Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 53.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £299 | £221.81 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask
Quick verdict
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask is better value at £222 vs £299.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £221.81)
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£221.81 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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