GlenAllachie 15 Year Old vs Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky

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

GlenAllachie 15 Year OldBenriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky
DistilleryGlenAllachieBenriach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£68£107
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is better value at £68 vs £107.

For beginners: Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£68 vs £107)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£107 vs £68)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old 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 Benriach?

Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitChocolateToasted

Only Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaCitric

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