BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish vs Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

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

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry FinishJura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
DistilleryBenriachJura
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.4%47%
Age15 yr22 yr
Price£299£299
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value17/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is better value at £299 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
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Jura?

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried FruitOld Wood

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

SherriedHoneyVanilla

Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokeyToasted

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