Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£850
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask
Balvenie
★ 4.80
£599
| Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 43% |
| Age | 50 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £849.95 | £599 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.80/5 |
Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask
Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask
Quick verdict
Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask is better value at £599 vs £850.
For beginners: Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£849.95 vs £599)
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£599 vs £849.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask