BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish vs Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish
Benriach
£409
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
★ 5.00
£356
| BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish | Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Girvan |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 43.2% | 43.7% |
| Age | 37 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £409.19 | £356.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £356 vs £409.
For beginners: BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£409.19 vs £356.35)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£356.35 vs £409.19)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 37 years)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask 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 Girvan?
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish
Only Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)