BenRiach 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Original Collection vs Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Original Collection
Benriach
£90
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£62
| BenRiach 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Original Collection | Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £89.99 | £61.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Original Collection
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
BenRiach 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Original Collection
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is better value at £62 vs £90.
For beginners: BenRiach 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Original Collection is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Original Collection
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.99 vs £61.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£61.5 vs £89.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Original Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only BenRiach 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Original Collection
Only Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight