Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs North British 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 17662) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£77
North British 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 17662) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
North British
£121
| Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | North British 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 17662) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Grain |
| ABV | 52.2% | 52.4% |
| Age | 14 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £76.95 | £120.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
North British 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 17662) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
North British 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 17662) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
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 £121.
For beginners: Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
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 £120.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
North British 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 17662) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120.95 vs £76.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy North?
North British 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 17662) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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
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