Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) vs Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Cameron Bridge
£79
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£100
| Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) | Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Benrinnes |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 51.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £78.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £79 vs £100.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£78.95 vs £99.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £78.95)
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Only Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Where to buy
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange