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° Proof
Benromach
★ 4.86
£49
North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
North British
★ 4.80
£53
| Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof | North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 57% | 56.3% |
| Age | 10 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £49 | £52.95 |
| Rating | 4.86/5 | 4.80/5 |
Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof
North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof
North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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
Only North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)