Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s vs Octomore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13327) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Benromach
★ 5.00
£226
Octomore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13327) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£198
| Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s | Octomore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13327) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.4% |
| Age | 30 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £225.54 | £197.65 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Octomore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13327) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Octomore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13327) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Octomore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13327) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £198 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
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£225.54 vs £197.65)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Octomore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13327) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£197.65 vs £225.54)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Octomore?
Octomore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13327) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Only Octomore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13327) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)