Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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.

Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
DistilleryFettercairnBenrinnes
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.4%51.5%
Age28 yr15 yr
Price£136.38£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value50/100

Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £136.

For beginners: Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£136.38 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 £136.38)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 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

ToastedOld WoodSherriedNutty

Only Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Vanilla

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