Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Benrinnes
£105
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
| Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Strathisla |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £104.78 | £87.07 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is better value at £87 vs £105.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£104.78 vs £87.07)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£87.07 vs £104.78)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail 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 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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