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

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

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glen Aln 9 Year Old
DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)Lindisfarne
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.7%46%
Age9 yr9 yr
Price£49.95£40.33
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Aln 9 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Aln 9 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Aln 9 Year Old is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Glen Aln 9 Year Old 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 £40.33)

Glen Aln 9 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.33 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 Glen?

Glen Aln 9 Year Old 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

SherriedHoney

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

Dried FruitChocolateOily

Only Glen Aln 9 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedVanilla

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