Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
Four Roses
£52
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyburn
★ 5.00
£47
| Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s | Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Four Roses | Speyburn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 49.5% |
| Age | 6 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £52.17 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £52.
For beginners: Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.17 vs £46.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £52.17)
- +Longer maturation (7 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Four?
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Who should buy Speyburn?
Speyburn 7 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 Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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