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 - 2000sPowers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
DistilleryBenromachPowers
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV43%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£225.54£195
Rating5.00/5

Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s

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

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Honey

Only Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolate

Only Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

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