Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) vs Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Benriach
£51
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£70
| Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) | Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £51.02 | £69.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) is better value at £51 vs £70.
For beginners: Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Pros
- +More affordable (£51.02 vs £69.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £51.02)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) 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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask