Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James EadieMasthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryBenrinnesCopper Rivet Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.6%56.2%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£60.95£47.3
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £61.

For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£60.95 vs £47.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.3 vs £60.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie 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 Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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.

Tasting notes

Only Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

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