Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky vs Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside WhiskyHudson Four Grain Bourbon
DistilleryBenriachTuthilltown Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£8.5£10.5
Rating3.71/5

Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is rated higher (3.71 vs 0.00).

Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky is better value at £9 vs £11.

For beginners: Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£8.5 vs £10.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.7)

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.7/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£10.5 vs £8.5)

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Hudson?

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

Dried FruitSherriedChocolate

Only Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

VanillaToastedNew Wood

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