Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited) vs Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited)
Ben Nevis
£218
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Haller's
★ 5.00
£240
| Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited) | Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Haller's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50.8% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £217.66 | £240 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited)
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited)
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Quick verdict
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited) is better value at £218 vs £240.
For beginners: Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited)
Pros
- +More affordable (£217.66 vs £240)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£240 vs £217.66)
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited) 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 Haller’s?
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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