Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
DistilleryBenrinnesTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.4%40%
Age18 yr10 yr
Price£85.54£99.99
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value35/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £86 vs £100.

For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£85.54 vs £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £85.54)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SherriedChocolateCooked FruitToastedOld Wood

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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