Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling
Benromach
£200
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
| Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling | Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 17 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is better value at £199 vs £200.
For beginners: Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £199)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£199 vs £199.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benromach?
Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling 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 Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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