Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInvergordonSpeyburn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV54.3%49.5%
Age14 yr7 yr
Price£44.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £45 vs £47.

For beginners: Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £44.95)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 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

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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

Fresh Fruit

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