Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021) 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.
Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glendullan
£125
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£100
| Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glendullan | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 51.5% |
| Age | 19 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £124.51 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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).
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.51 vs £99.95)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £124.51)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Singleton?
Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021) 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 Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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