Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£100
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Jura
£123
| Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Jura |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 51.5% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £99.95 | £123 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £100 vs £123.
For beginners: Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £123)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£123 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 Jura?
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Only Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky