A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs vs BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Badly Drawn Dogs
£23
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
Benriach
★ 4.86
£32
| A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs | BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Badly Drawn Dogs | Benriach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Germany | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 46% |
| Age | 5 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £23 | £32.12 |
| Rating | — | 4.86/5 |
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
Quick verdict
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus is rated higher (4.86 vs 0.00).
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is better value at £23 vs £32.
For beginners: A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£23 vs £32.12)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£32.12 vs £23)
Who should buy A?
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Only BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus