Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s vs Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000sJapanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBenromachThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%47.7%
Age30 yr21 yr
Price£225.54£178.95
Rating5.00/52.00/5

Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value22/100

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness41/100
Beginner55/100
Value11/100

Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £179 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 £178.95)

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£178.95 vs £225.54)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 Japanese?

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolate

Only Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitNuttyFragantToasted

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