Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Maple Cask Rum, 70cl vs Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Maple Cask Rum, 70clBraeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAbingdon DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%57.7%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£36.99£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Maple Cask Rum, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Maple Cask Rum, 70cl

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).

Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Maple Cask Rum, 70cl is better value at £37 vs £50.

For beginners: Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Maple Cask Rum, 70cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Maple Cask Rum, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.99 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 £36.99)

Who should buy Abingdon?

Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Maple Cask Rum, 70cl 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 Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Maple Cask Rum, 70cl

Cooked FruitToastedVanilla

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

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOily

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