Benriach 1991 / 31 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd Speyside Whisky vs Glengoyne 30 Year Old

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

Benriach 1991 / 31 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd Speyside WhiskyGlengoyne 30 Year Old
DistilleryBenriachGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46.8%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£800£894.99
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 1991 / 31 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness76/100
Beginner70/100
Value6/100

Benriach 1991 / 31 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benriach 1991 / 31 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd Speyside Whisky is better value at £800 vs £895.

For beginners: Benriach 1991 / 31 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Benriach 1991 / 31 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£800 vs £894.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£894.99 vs £800)

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 1991 / 31 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 30 Year Old 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

Old Wood

Only Benriach 1991 / 31 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd Speyside Whisky

LeatheryDried FruitTobaccoToasted

Only Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SherriedHoneyChocolateVanilla

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