Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic DecanterSpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLocke'sSpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%49.5%
Age8 yr7 yr
Price£50.45£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value99/100

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £50.

For beginners: Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.45 vs £46.95)

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £50.45)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Locke's?

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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