Benromach 35 Year Old vs Yamazaki 1984

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

Benromach 35 Year OldYamazaki 1984
DistilleryBenromachYamazaki
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48%
Age35 yrNAS
Price£999£899.95
Rating5.00/5

Benromach 35 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Benromach 35 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Yamazaki 1984 is better value at £900 vs £999.

For beginners: Benromach 35 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Benromach 35 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £899.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£899.95 vs £999)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benromach?

Benromach 35 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherried

Only Benromach 35 Year Old

TobaccoDried Fruit

Only Yamazaki 1984

VanillaToastedNutty

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