Paul Launois Monochrome #5 Blanc de Blancs Champagne / Magnum vs Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Paul Launois Monochrome #5 Blanc de Blancs Champagne / MagnumTennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryPaul LaunoisThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%52.2%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£119£76.95
Rating5.00/5

Paul Launois Monochrome #5 Blanc de Blancs Champagne / Magnum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Paul Launois Monochrome #5 Blanc de Blancs Champagne / Magnum

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 £119.

For beginners: Paul Launois Monochrome #5 Blanc de Blancs Champagne / Magnum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Paul Launois Monochrome #5 Blanc de Blancs Champagne / Magnum

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£119 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 £119)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Paul?

Paul Launois Monochrome #5 Blanc de Blancs Champagne / Magnum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Honey

Only Paul Launois Monochrome #5 Blanc de Blancs Champagne / Magnum

Fresh FruitSandy

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

ToastedVanillaCooked Fruit

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