Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBladnochSpeyburn
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%49.5%
Age18 yr7 yr
Price£39.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Speyburn 7 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 (£46.95 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Who should buy Speyburn?

Speyburn 7 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 Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitToastedMalt Extract

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