Quinta de Gaivosa 2019 Late Bottled Vintage Port vs Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Quinta de Gaivosa 2019 Late Bottled Vintage PortBraeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryQuinta de GaivosaBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%57.7%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£39.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Quinta de Gaivosa 2019 Late Bottled Vintage Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Quinta de Gaivosa 2019 Late Bottled Vintage Port

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Quinta de Gaivosa 2019 Late Bottled Vintage Port is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Quinta de Gaivosa 2019 Late Bottled Vintage Port is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Quinta de Gaivosa 2019 Late Bottled Vintage Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Quinta?

Quinta de Gaivosa 2019 Late Bottled Vintage Port 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 Braeval?

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ChocolateDried FruitSherried

Only Quinta de Gaivosa 2019 Late Bottled Vintage Port

Old WoodLeathery

Only Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyOily

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