BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus vs The Fat Trout Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
Benriach
★ 4.86
£32
The Fat Trout Blended Scotch Whisky
Ian Macleod
£24
| BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus | The Fat Trout Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Ian Macleod |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £32.12 | £23.95 |
| Rating | 4.86/5 | — |
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
The Fat Trout Blended Scotch Whisky
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
The Fat Trout Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus is rated higher (4.86 vs 0.00).
The Fat Trout Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £24 vs £32.
For beginners: The Fat Trout Blended Scotch Whisky 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 £23.95)
The Fat Trout Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£23.95 vs £32.12)
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 The?
The Fat Trout Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
Only The Fat Trout Blended Scotch Whisky