Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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

Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
DistilleryBenriachTyrconnell
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£51.02£67.63
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) is better value at £51 vs £68.

For beginners: Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.02 vs £67.63)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.63 vs £51.02)

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) 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 Tyrconnell?

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedSherried

Only Benriach 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)

Cooked FruitOld Wood

Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Dried FruitChocolateNutty

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