Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s vs Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Benromach
★ 5.00
£226
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Bunnahabhain
£170
| Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s | Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.4% |
| Age | 30 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £225.54 | £169.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) is better value at £170 vs £226.
For beginners: Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
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 (£225.54 vs £169.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£169.95 vs £225.54)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Benromach?
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s 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.
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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