Glen Garioch 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Glen Garioch
£91
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Glen Garioch 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Talisker |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.6% | 57.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £90.95 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Glen Garioch 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Garioch 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £91 vs £113.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£90.95 vs £112.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£112.5 vs £90.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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
Only Glen Garioch 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)