BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish vs Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 10201) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£299
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 10201) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Clynelish
£226
| BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish | Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 10201) - The Single Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 56.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £225.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 10201) - The Single Malts of Scotland
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 10201) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Quick verdict
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 10201) - The Single Malts of Scotland is better value at £226 vs £299.
For beginners: BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £225.95)
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 10201) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£225.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 10201) - The Single Malts of Scotland suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Only Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 10201) - The Single Malts of Scotland