BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus vs A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
Benriach
★ 4.86
£32
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Badly Drawn Dogs
£23
| BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus | A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Badly Drawn Dogs |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Germany |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 45% |
| Age | 12 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £32.12 | £23 |
| Rating | 4.86/5 | — |
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Quick verdict
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus is rated higher (4.86 vs 0.00).
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is better value at £23 vs £32.
For beginners: A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is more approachable (75/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£32.12 vs £23)
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£23 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 A?
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs 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
Only BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
Only A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs