Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat Halloween Edition

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Big Peat Halloween Edition
DistilleryBenrinnesBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£51.99£48.67
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Smoke63/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat Halloween Edition is better value at £49 vs £52.

For beginners: Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.99 vs £48.67)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£48.67 vs £51.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Big?

Big Peat Halloween Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SherriedChocolateCooked FruitHoneyToasted

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

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