Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Auchentoshan
£328
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£299
| Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Benriach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 55.4% |
| Age | 22 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £328 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £328.
For beginners: BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£328 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 £328)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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