Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlenAllachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%65.9%
Age8 yr7 yr
Price£54.95£51.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value77/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £52 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)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £51.95)

GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.95 vs £54.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (65.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

YeastyMalt ExtractHoney

Only GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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