Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

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

Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
DistilleryBen NevisBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%51.5%
Age22 yr15 yr
Price£113.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value50/100

Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £100 vs £114.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£113.95 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £113.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

Only Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Cooked FruitChocolateDried Fruit

Only Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

NuttyToasted

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