Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£4
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
★ 4.22
£5
| Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | The Character of Islay Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.1% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £4.33 | £5.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.22/5 |
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.22).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £4 vs £5.
For beginners: Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£4.33 vs £5.33)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.33 vs £4.33)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Aerolite?
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company