Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Benromach 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
Benromach 10 Year Old
Benromach
★ 4.67
£42
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Benromach 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Benromach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 43% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £41.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.67/5 |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benromach 10 Year Old
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benromach 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Benromach 10 Year Old is better value at £42 vs £45.
For beginners: Benromach 10 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £41.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Benromach 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£41.95 vs £44.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Benromach?
Benromach 10 Year Old 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
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Benromach 10 Year Old