BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benriach
★ 5.00
£60
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Kilkerran |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 57.1% |
| Age | 9 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £60.
For beginners: BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£59.95 vs £47.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £59.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 9 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.
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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
Only BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)