Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1002) (Limited) vs WhistlePig 15 Year Old

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

Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1002) (Limited)WhistlePig 15 Year Old
DistilleryBen NevisWhistlePig
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeScotchRye
ABV46.2%46%
Age22 yr15 yr
Price£198.95£229.99
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1002) (Limited)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

WhistlePig 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value22/100

Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1002) (Limited)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

WhistlePig 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

WhistlePig 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1002) (Limited) is better value at £199 vs £230.

For beginners: WhistlePig 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1002) (Limited)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£198.95 vs £229.99)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

WhistlePig 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£229.99 vs £198.95)

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1002) (Limited) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy WhistlePig?

WhistlePig 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1002) (Limited)

Old WoodHoneyNutty

Only WhistlePig 15 Year Old

New WoodTobacco

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