23rd Street Distillery Australian Whisky Single Malt Australian Whisky vs Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

23rd Street Distillery Australian Whisky Single Malt Australian WhiskyBraeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Distillery23rd Street DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%57.7%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£49.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

23rd Street Distillery Australian Whisky Single Malt Australian Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

23rd Street Distillery Australian Whisky Single Malt Australian Whisky

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).

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 vs £50.

For beginners: 23rd Street Distillery Australian Whisky Single Malt Australian Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

23rd Street Distillery Australian Whisky Single Malt Australian Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +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

Who should buy 23rd?

23rd Street Distillery Australian Whisky Single Malt Australian Whisky 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 23rd Street Distillery Australian Whisky Single Malt Australian Whisky

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedSandy

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

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOily

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