BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%) vs Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%)
Benriach
£278
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£344
| BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%) | Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 50.2% |
| Age | 25 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £278 | £343.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%)
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%)
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%) is better value at £278 vs £344.
For beginners: BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£278 vs £343.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£343.95 vs £278)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%) 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 Highland?
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%)
Only Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)