Benriach 18 Year Old Moscatel Finish vs Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

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

Benriach 18 Year Old Moscatel FinishMalones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey
DistilleryBenriachMalones
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%42%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£49.46£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 18 Year Old Moscatel Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Benriach 18 Year Old Moscatel Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey is better value at £40 vs £49.

For beginners: Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Benriach 18 Year Old Moscatel Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.46 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £49.46)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 18 Year Old Moscatel Finish 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 Malones?

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Benriach 18 Year Old Moscatel Finish

Cooked FruitHoney

Only Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

Sherried

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