Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 2476) - James Eadie vs Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 2476) - James EadieBraeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenlossieBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.3%57.7%
Age10 yr9 yr
Price£52.95£49.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 2476) - James Eadie

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value76/100

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

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

Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 2476) - James Eadie

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 4.00).

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 vs £53.

For beginners: Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 2476) - James Eadie

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£52.95 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 affordable (£49.95 vs £52.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 2476) - James Eadie 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.

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

Honey

Only Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 2476) - James Eadie

VanillaToastedFresh FruitMalt Extract

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

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOily

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