Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 299/209) - Stalla Dhu vs Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

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

Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 299/209) - Stalla DhuHaller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
DistilleryBen NevisHaller's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.2%43%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£199£240
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 299/209) - Stalla Dhu

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value21/100

Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 299/209) - Stalla Dhu

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 299/209) - Stalla Dhu is better value at £199 vs £240.

For beginners: Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 299/209) - Stalla Dhu

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199 vs £240)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£240 vs £199)

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 299/209) - Stalla Dhu 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 Haller’s?

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 299/209) - Stalla Dhu

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

TobaccoOily

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