Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Grand-Dad
£53
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
★ 5.00
£50
| Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Grand-Dad | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57.7% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £52.75 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £53.
For beginners: Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.75 vs £49.95)
- −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 affordable (£49.95 vs £52.75)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Old?
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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
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