Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 6495 & 6496) - Signatory vs Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 6495 & 6496) - SignatorySingle Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenburgieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%45.7%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£48.16£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 6495 & 6496) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 6495 & 6496) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 6495 & 6496) - Signatory is better value at £48 vs £55.

For beginners: Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 6495 & 6496) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 6495 & 6496) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£48.16 vs £54.95)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 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

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £48.16)

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 6495 & 6496) - Signatory 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 Single?

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 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 Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToastedHoney

Only Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 6495 & 6496) - Signatory

VanillaOld Wood

Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Yeasty

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