Woven Experience No.7 vs Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Woven Experience No.7Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryWovenBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV45.3%57.7%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£38.61£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Woven Experience No.7

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

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

Woven Experience No.7

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 0.00).

Woven Experience No.7 is better value at £39 vs £50.

For beginners: Woven Experience No.7 is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Woven Experience No.7

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.61 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £38.61)

Who should buy Woven?

Woven Experience No.7 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 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 Woven Experience No.7

Fresh FruitCitricVanilla

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

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOily

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