BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus vs Havana Club Cuban Spiced

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

BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus FumosusHavana Club Cuban Spiced
DistilleryBenriachHavana Club
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£32.12£24.25
Rating4.86/5

BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Havana Club Cuban Spiced

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Havana Club Cuban Spiced

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus is rated higher (4.86 vs 0.00).

Havana Club Cuban Spiced is better value at £24 vs £32.

For beginners: Havana Club Cuban Spiced is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£32.12 vs £24.25)

Havana Club Cuban Spiced

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.25 vs £32.12)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Havana?

Havana Club Cuban Spiced suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus

SmokeySherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Havana Club Cuban Spiced

VanillaCooked FruitToastedFresh Fruit

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