Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs J.J. Corry The Sonas

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

Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)J.J. Corry The Sonas
DistilleryBen NevisJ.J. Corry
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.7%50%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£83.99£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

J.J. Corry The Sonas

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.J. Corry The Sonas

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.J. Corry The Sonas is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

J.J. Corry The Sonas is better value at £63 vs £84.

For beginners: J.J. Corry The Sonas is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£83.99 vs £62.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

J.J. Corry The Sonas

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 J.J.?

J.J. Corry The Sonas 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

Only Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Cooked FruitDried FruitToastedChocolateFresh Fruit

Only J.J. Corry The Sonas

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractOily

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