Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Dunville's Three Crowns

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

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Dunville's Three Crowns
DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)Dunville's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.7%43.5%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£49.95£44
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Dunville's Three Crowns

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dunville's Three Crowns

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dunville's Three Crowns is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: Dunville's Three Crowns is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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 £44)

Dunville's Three Crowns

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Dunville's?

Dunville's Three Crowns suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOily

Only Dunville's Three Crowns

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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