Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s vs Mars Komagatake 2014 (bottled 2017) (cask 1782)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Benromach
★ 5.00
£226
Mars Komagatake 2014 (bottled 2017) (cask 1782)
Shinshu
£170
| Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s | Mars Komagatake 2014 (bottled 2017) (cask 1782) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | Shinshu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 61.8% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £225.54 | £170.04 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Mars Komagatake 2014 (bottled 2017) (cask 1782)
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Mars Komagatake 2014 (bottled 2017) (cask 1782)
Quick verdict
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mars Komagatake 2014 (bottled 2017) (cask 1782) is better value at £170 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 £170.04)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mars Komagatake 2014 (bottled 2017) (cask 1782)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£170.04 vs £225.54)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (61.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Mars?
Mars Komagatake 2014 (bottled 2017) (cask 1782) 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 30 Year Old - 2000s
Only Mars Komagatake 2014 (bottled 2017) (cask 1782)