BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish vs Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry FinishGone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryBenriachDecadent Drinks
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.4%43.9%
Age15 yr31 yr
Price£299£394.95
Rating5.00/5

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value17/100

Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is better value at £299 vs £395.

For beginners: Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks) 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 affordable (£299 vs £394.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water

Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£394.95 vs £299)
  • 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 Gone?

Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyOld Wood

Only BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

SherriedDried FruitVanilla

Only Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks)

ToastedMalt ExtractNutty

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