Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray)
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
Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray)
Glen Moray
£150
| Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glen Moray |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £149.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray)
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 £150.
For beginners: Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray) 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £149.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£149.95 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 Ultimate?
Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray)