Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof vs North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° ProofNorth British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBenromachNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV57%56.3%
Age10 yr27 yr
Price£49£52.95
Rating4.86/54.80/5

Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner30/100
Value99/100

North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value91/100

Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof is rated higher (4.86 vs 4.80).

Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof is better value at £49 vs £53.

For beginners: North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More affordable (£49 vs £52.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 10 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£52.95 vs £49)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 4.9)

Who should buy Benromach?

Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof 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 North?

North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Only Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof

SmokeySherriedMalt ExtractToastedOily

Only North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodVanillaNuttyHoney

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