Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky vs GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

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

Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside WhiskyGlenAllachie 15 Year Old
DistilleryBenriachGlenAllachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£107£68
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is better value at £68 vs £107.

For beginners: Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£107 vs £68)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£68 vs £107)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside 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.

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Benriach 2013 Malting Season / Second Edition Speyside Whisky

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaCitric

Only GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitChocolateToasted

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