Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s vs Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Benromach
★ 5.00
£226

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Powers
£195
| Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s | Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | Powers |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £225.54 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Quick verdict
Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is better value at £195 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 £195)
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£195 vs £225.54)
Cons
- −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 Powers?
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s
Only Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange