Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits) vs Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits)
Ardmore
£337
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Benromach
★ 5.00
£226
| Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits) | Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Benromach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £336.54 | £225.54 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits)
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits)
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Quick verdict
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s is better value at £226 vs £337.
For beginners: Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£336.54 vs £225.54)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits) 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 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.
Tasting notes
Only Ardmore 21 Year Old 2002 - The Poker Face Collection (Hidden Spirits)
Only Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s