Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits
Benrinnes
£43
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£48
| Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits | The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glenturret |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 50% |
| Age | 8 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £48.42 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Quick verdict
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits is better value at £43 vs £48.
For beginners: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £48.42)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.42 vs £42.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits 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 The?
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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