Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Vega 40 Year Old 1977 - North Star Spirits

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

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Vega 40 Year Old 1977 - North Star Spirits
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV52.2%43.1%
Age14 yr40 yr
Price£76.95£125
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value65/100

Vega 40 Year Old 1977 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value40/100

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Vega 40 Year Old 1977 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £77 vs £125.

For beginners: Vega 40 Year Old 1977 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£76.95 vs £125)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water

Vega 40 Year Old 1977 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 14 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £76.95)

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 Vega?

Vega 40 Year Old 1977 - North Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaCooked Fruit

Only Vega 40 Year Old 1977 - North Star Spirits

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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