Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£130
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish
Benriach
£126
| Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Benriach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.2% | 53.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £130 | £126 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish is better value at £126 vs £130.
For beginners: BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130 vs £126)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish
Pros
- +More affordable (£126 vs £130)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Only BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish