Benriach The Twenty One vs Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Benriach The Twenty OneMackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBenriachMackmyra
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%47.2%
Age21 yr3 yr
Price£162£127.95
Rating4.67/5

Benriach The Twenty One

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value36/100

Benriach The Twenty One

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).

Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £128 vs £162.

For beginners: Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Benriach The Twenty One

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£162 vs £127.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More affordable (£127.95 vs £162)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach The Twenty One suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Mackmyra?

Mackmyra 3 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

Only Benriach The Twenty One

SmokeyVanillaToastedSherried

Only Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitCitricMalt ExtractHoneyYeasty

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