Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£55
Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£40
| Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.7% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £40.06 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £40 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
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £40.06)
Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£40.06 vs £54.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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
Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)