The Benromach 10 year old single malt is the perfect example of an underestimated Speyside whiskey. It is complex and multi-layered, and captivates with notes of roasted aromas and sherry. A balanced and cozy malt that deserves more attention.
$57 are well spent for this sherry barrel matured single malt.
Benromach 10 mostly matures in bourbon casks and gets its finish in former sherry casks.

Characteristics of Benromach 10
What does it smell like?
There are only a few whiskeys that at the first sniff give you the cozy feeling of being at home. Benromach 10 years is one of those rare malts.
Vanilla is one of the first notes to tease your nose, followed by a malty fragrance. Then comes the smell of grain, like that in a billowing wheat field. There is a hint of slightly sour smell of kiwi and green apples, perhaps also grapes. The smell of sherry barrels is clearly recognizable.
In the background, the young Benromach malt is subtly smoky with a whiff of salty sea breeze.
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How does it taste?
If the fragrance is clearly characterized by fruity aromas, the Benromach 10 is rather serious on the tongue.
Grainy, malty aromas are heavily present. This whisky is similar to Cragganmore 12 years, also a complex, only slightly fruity Speysider.
The Benromach has distinctive roasted aromas, almost tastes like crispy toast here. The taste of sherry lingers on towards the end, and the malt is dry and astringent. A subtle smokiness rounds it off, giving it a cozy finish.
With a few drops of Water
The Benromach 10 years has 43% alcohol, so it can take a few drops of water. And does it blooms properly!
The aromas intensify significantly. The crispy toast notes become buttery and with hints of strawberry jam. And the sherry comes out stronger.
If Benromach 10 was already great without water, with a few drops, it turns simply fantastic.
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Comparison with Similar Whiskeys
If you like the olden pre-1960 style lightly smoked Speyside whiskeys, you will find the following price/quality comparison across similar tasting whiskies useful.
Benromach 10 clearly lies on the lower end of the price spectrum of comparable drams. If you are looking for a still cheaper option that is similar, try black label from Johnnie Walker.
Brand | Size | Price | Score |
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Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Single Malt | 750ml | $44 | 87/100 |
Bowmore 12 Year Old Single Malt | 750ml | $54 | 91/100 |
Highland Park 12 Year Old Single Malt | 750ml | $55 | 90/100 |
Benromach 10 Year Old Single Malt | 750ml | $57 | 88/100 |
BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas Peated Malt | 750ml | $64 | 87/100 |
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt | 750ml | $79 | 90/100 |
Springbank 10 Year Old Single Malt | 750ml | $82 | 88/100 |
Benromach 10 Year Old Price in Stores
Seller Information | Location | Offer Description | Price and Size |
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Norfolk Wine & Spirits | Norfolk, MA USA | Benromach 10 Years Old (50 mL), Scotland, Speyside | USD 3.99 / Miniature <200ml |
Third Base Market and Spirits | Grover Beach, CA USA | Benromach 10 Year Single Malt Scotch 750 ml, Scotland, Speyside | USD 39.95 / Bottle (750ml) |
Remedy Wine & Spirits | Glendale, CA USA | 1986 BENROMACH SCOTCH SINGLE MALT SPYSIDE 86PF 10YR 750ML | USD 44.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Mission Wine & Spirits | Los Angeles, CA USA | Benromach 10 Yr 750ml, SCOTLAND, SPEYSIDE | USD 47.95 / Bottle (750ml) |
Flatiron Wines & Spirits - San Francisco | San Francisco, CA USA | Benromach 10 Year Old Single Malt Scoth | USD 49.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Ace Spirits | Hopkins, MN USA | Benromach Speyside 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch 50ML | USD 5.49 / Miniature <200ml |
The Wine and Cheese Place | St Louis, MO USA | Benromach 10 Year Old Classic Speyside (750ml) | USD 54.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Skyview Wine and Spirits | Bronx, NY USA | Benromach Scotch Single Malt 10 Year, Scotland, Speyside | USD 55.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Liquors Inc | Berkshires, MA USA | Benromach Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 year old, United Kingdom, Scotland, Speyside | USD 56.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Center Wine & Spirits | Glastonbury, CT USA | Benromach - 10 Year Single Malt Scotch | USD 58.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Ace Spirits | Hopkins, MN USA | Benromach Speyside 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch | USD 59.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Gillette Ridge Wine & Spirits | Bloomfield, CT USA | Benromach - 10 Year Single Malt Scotch (750ml) | USD 59.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Shamrock Wine & Liquor | Highland, NY USA | Benromach - 10 Year Single Malt Scotch | USD 59.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Vickers Wine On-line | Newport, RI USA | Benromach Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 year old | USD 59.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Kahn's Fine Wines & Spirits | Indianapolis, IN USA | Benromach Scotch Single Malt 10 Year | USD 62.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Zachys Wine and Liquor, Inc. | Scarsdale, NY USA | Benromach 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch (750ML) | USD 64.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
North Village Wine & Liquor | New York, NY USA | Benromach 10 Year Single Malt Scotch - Speyside Whiskey | USD 65.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Beverly Hills Liquor and Wine | Beverly Hills, CA USA | Benromach Speyside 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch | USD 69.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Mission Wine & Spirits | Los Angeles, CA USA | Benromach Imperial 10 Yrs 750ml, SCOTLAND, SPEYSIDE | USD 79.95 / 6ltr |
Hudson Wine Market | Fort Lee, NJ USA | Benromach Scotch Single Malt 10 Year Imperial Proof, Scotland, Speyside | USD 81.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
The Wine and Cheese Place | St Louis, MO USA | Benromach 10 Year Old Classic Speyside Imperial Proof (750ml) | USD 81.99 / 6ltr |
Benash Liquor Store | Cherry Hill, NJ USA | Benromach Scotch Single Malt 10 Year Imperial Proof, Scotland, Speyside | USD 83.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Rye Brook Wine & Spirit Shop | Port Chester, NY USA | Benromach Imperial Proof Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 year old, Scotland | USD 87.93 / Bottle (750ml) |
WineChateau.com - Buy Wine Online | Metuchen, NJ USA | Benromach Scotch Single Malt 10 Year Imperial Proof | USD 98.97 / Bottle (750ml) |