BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish vs Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1998 (Special Release 2017)
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
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1998 (Special Release 2017)
Glen Elgin
£250
| BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish | Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1998 (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 54.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1998 (Special Release 2017)
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1998 (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1998 (Special Release 2017) is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is more approachable (50/100 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 £250)
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1998 (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — 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 Glen?
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1998 (Special Release 2017) 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
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