BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus vs Cline Late Harvest Mourvedre 2021

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

BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus FumosusCline Late Harvest Mourvedre 2021
DistilleryBenriachCline
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£32.12£23.25
Rating4.86/5

BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Cline Late Harvest Mourvedre 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cline Late Harvest Mourvedre 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus is rated higher (4.86 vs 0.00).

Cline Late Harvest Mourvedre 2021 is better value at £23 vs £32.

For beginners: Cline Late Harvest Mourvedre 2021 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£32.12 vs £23.25)

Cline Late Harvest Mourvedre 2021

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£23.25 vs £32.12)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus 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 Cline?

Cline Late Harvest Mourvedre 2021 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only BenRiach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus

SmokeySherriedChocolate

Only Cline Late Harvest Mourvedre 2021

Cooked FruitTobacco

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