Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish

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

Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
DistilleryBen NevisBenriach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
Age23 yr22 yr
Price£169.95£150
Rating4.75/5

Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value32/100

Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish is better value at £150 vs £170.

For beginners: BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.95 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £169.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 23 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 BenRiach?

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Ben Nevis 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSmokeyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish

Cooked FruitSherriedHoneyDried FruitChocolate

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