Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
★ 4.22
£5
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes
£6
| Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Benrinnes |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 10 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £5.33 | £6.27 |
| Rating | 4.22/5 | — |
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (4.22 vs 0.00).
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is better value at £5 vs £6.
For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
- +More affordable (£5.33 vs £6.27)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.27 vs £5.33)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Aerolite?
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Only Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)