Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Millstone 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
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
Millstone 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Millstone Whisky
★ 5.00
£111
| Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | Millstone 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Millstone Whisky |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | The Netherlands |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £110.7 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Millstone 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Millstone 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £100 vs £111.
For beginners: Millstone 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (60/100 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
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £110.7)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
Millstone 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£110.7 vs £99.95)
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 Millstone?
Millstone 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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 Millstone 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured