Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Epicurean Cognac Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes
£41
The Epicurean Cognac Finish
The Epicurean
★ 5.00
£55
| Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | The Epicurean Cognac Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | The Epicurean |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £41.06 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
The Epicurean Cognac Finish
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
The Epicurean Cognac Finish
Quick verdict
The Epicurean Cognac Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £55.
For beginners: Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.06 vs £54.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Epicurean Cognac Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £41.06)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Epicurean Cognac Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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