Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Benromach
★ 4.36
£34
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Tullamore D.E.W.
★ 5.00
£46
| Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | Tullamore D.E.W. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 55% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £33.95 | £45.95 |
| Rating | 4.36/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Quick verdict
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.36).
Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £34 vs £46.
For beginners: Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.95 vs £45.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£45.95 vs £33.95)
Who should buy Benromach?
Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling) 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 Tullamore?
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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.
Tasting notes
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