Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) vs BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
Aberlour
£425
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£299
| Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) | BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.4% | 55.4% |
| Age | 33 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £424.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
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).
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is better value at £299 vs £425.
For beginners: Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£424.95 vs £299)
- −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 affordable (£299 vs £424.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) 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 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
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