Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series vs BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
Aberfeldy
£250
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£299
| Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series | BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | Benriach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 55.4% |
| Age | 22 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £250 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Quick verdict
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £250)
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series 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 BenRiach?
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish 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
Both taste of
Only Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
Only BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish