Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Scallywag 10 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie)Scallywag 10 Year Old
DistilleryBenrinnesScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr10 yr
Price£33.75£44.25
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £34 vs £44.

For beginners: Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.75 vs £44.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.25 vs £33.75)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitHoney

Only Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Chocolate

Only Scallywag 10 Year Old

NuttyToasted

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