BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 7880) vs Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 7880)
Benriach
£70
Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)
Filey Bay
★ 4.86
£72
| BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 7880) | Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Filey Bay |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.6% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £69.95 | £72.25 |
| Rating | — | 4.86/5 |
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 7880)
Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 7880)
Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)
Quick verdict
Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) is rated higher (4.86 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 7880) is better value at £70 vs £72.
For beginners: Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 7880)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £72.25)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£72.25 vs £69.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 7880) 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.
Who should buy Filey?
Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) 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
Only BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 7880)
Only Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)