The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMurray McDavidSpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.5%
Age11 yr7 yr
Price£46.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £47.

For beginners: The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 7 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy Speyburn?

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

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