Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Auchroisk 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Auchroisk 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyAuchroisk
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%46%
Age8 yr16 yr
Price£54.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Auchroisk 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Auchroisk 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £50 vs £55.

For beginners: Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 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 (£54.95 vs £49.95)

Auchroisk 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £54.95)
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Single?

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 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 Single Malt character.

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 ExtractHoney

Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

YeastyToasted

Only Auchroisk 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Old WoodNutty

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