BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish vs Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
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
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
Early Times
£350
| BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish | Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Early Times |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 55.4% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £350 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
Quick verdict
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is better value at £299 vs £350.
For beginners: Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 affordable (£299 vs £350)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £299)
- −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 Early?
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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