Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Lambay Single Malt

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

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Lambay Single Malt
DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)Lambay
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.7%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£49.95£52.44
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Lambay Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lambay Single Malt

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 £52.

For beginners: Lambay Single Malt is more approachable (90/100 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 affordable (£49.95 vs £52.44)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water

Lambay Single Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.44 vs £49.95)
  • 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 Lambay?

Lambay Single Malt 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoney

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

Dried FruitChocolateOily

Only Lambay Single Malt

Cooked FruitVanillaFresh Fruit

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