BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish vs Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Benriach
★ 4.75
£150
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ben Nevis
£170
| BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish | Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Ben Nevis |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £150 | £169.95 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | — |
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish is better value at £150 vs £170.
For beginners: BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £169.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£169.95 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish 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 Ben?
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Only Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)