1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) vs Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

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

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)Hudson Four Grain Bourbon
Distillery1512 SpiritsTuthilltown Spirits
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeBourbon
ABV47%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£7.21£10.5
Rating3.75/53.71/5

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is rated higher (3.75 vs 3.71).

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is better value at £7 vs £11.

For beginners: Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£7.21 vs £10.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£10.5 vs £7.21)
  • Lower community rating (3.7 vs 3.8)

Who should buy 1512?

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) 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 Hudson?

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Tobacco

Only Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

ToastedNew WoodHoney

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