Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
★ 5.00
£50
Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Charles Mackinlay & Co
£50
| Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Charles Mackinlay & Co |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.7% | 43% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £49.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
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 £50.
For beginners: Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L) 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 £49.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.99 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 Black?
Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L) 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
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