Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L vs Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1LTennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAberlourThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV40%52.2%
Age12 yr14 yr
Price£120£76.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value65/100

Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £77 vs £120.

For beginners: Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £76.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£76.95 vs £120)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Tennessee?

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaCooked Fruit

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