Allt A'Mhullin (Ben Nevis) 1992 / 30 Year Old / Rosie's Cask Highland Whisky vs Midleton Very Rare 2016

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

Allt A'Mhullin (Ben Nevis) 1992 / 30 Year Old / Rosie's Cask Highland WhiskyMidleton Very Rare 2016
DistilleryBen NevisMidleton
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£1000£799
Rating4.91/5

Allt A'Mhullin (Ben Nevis) 1992 / 30 Year Old / Rosie's Cask Highland Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Midleton Very Rare 2016

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value6/100

Allt A'Mhullin (Ben Nevis) 1992 / 30 Year Old / Rosie's Cask Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Very Rare 2016

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Midleton Very Rare 2016 is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).

Midleton Very Rare 2016 is better value at £799 vs £1000.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare 2016 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Allt A'Mhullin (Ben Nevis) 1992 / 30 Year Old / Rosie's Cask Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£1000 vs £799)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Midleton Very Rare 2016

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More affordable (£799 vs £1000)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Allt?

Allt A'Mhullin (Ben Nevis) 1992 / 30 Year Old / Rosie's Cask Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare 2016 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Allt A'Mhullin (Ben Nevis) 1992 / 30 Year Old / Rosie's Cask Highland Whisky

Cooked MashMalt ExtractOld WoodSmokeyNutty

Only Midleton Very Rare 2016

VanillaHoneyToastedDried FruitSherried

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